What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Specialist position at City of Overland Park?
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Construction Specialist(Job Id 1424)
Location: US:KS:Overland Park Category: Public Works Employment Type:
Employee
Post Date: 02/06/2026 Salary: Negotiable USD
Description
The City of Overland Park has a full-time Construction Specialist
position available in the Public Works Department.
Summary
Performs major repair work on city infrastructure requiring advanced
level knowledge of standard construction and repair techniques for
curbs,
sidewalks, retaining walls, stormwater piping and structures. Conducts
work using advance level skill in metal welding, carpentry, cement
finishing,
masonry and structural concrete placement. Operates various types of
power tools, hand tools and moderately heavy equipment. Works
independently, as part of a crew or as a crew leader overseeing the work
of assigned support staff. Responsible for working effectively and
performing work that meets assigned work quality and productivity
objectives. Participates in emergency response assignments, such as snow
plowing, as required.
Responsibilities
Constructs, replaces or makes repairs to concrete sidewalks, curbs,
ditch liners, bridge decks and retaining walls. Reads and accurately
follows
assigned design plans and specifications. Develops work plans that
effectively schedules the use and order quantity of material, labor and
equipment.
Performs masonry repair on concrete inlets, stone walls or other cement
block structures. Uses qualified knowledge of masonry and masonry
materials to identify repair needs and plan out appropriate corrective
action. Coordinates the purchasing and delivery of materials and
equipment
to the job site. Coordinates the assignment of support personnel through
the Stormwater Supervisor.
Performs skilled carpentry work to construct concrete forms, build or
repair landscape timber retaining walls, build or repair wood fencing,
repair
storage buildings, construct storage shelves and other similar wood
items.
Performs skilled placement and finishing of concrete. Maintains advanced
level knowledge of concrete placement methods, finishing techniques,
curing procedures and crack control joint placement for sidewalks, curbs
and slabs. Understands basic concrete chemistry. Orders correct mixes of
concrete and ensures that delivered concrete contains the correct water
cement ratio, air entrainment and admixture appropriate for weather
conditions and type of concrete placement.
Operates a skid steer or small tracked backhoe to remove and dispose of
job site debris and/or excavate and remove soil. Operates stationary and
portable truck mounted welding equipment and air gas cutting torches.
Uses hand tools and hand held power tools such as skill saws, drills and
soil compactors. Establishes elevations and grade lines using a
carpenter\'s or surveyor\'s level. Uses concrete finishing tools
including darbies,
floats, trowels, edgers and finishing brooms.
Performs minor plumbing repairs such as repairing damaged sprinkler
systems or replacing faucet washers.
Constructs and makes repairs to metal such as steel handrails, culvert
pipes, chain link fences and other such items. Uses oxygen/acetylene
cutting torches, welders and other equipment as required. Repairs metal
guard rails as assigned.
Inspects contracted repair work as assigned. Operates hand held cameras,
enters data into electronic tablets and/or fills out paper formwork to
document and report on observed work deficiencies. Effectively
communicates with contractors and stormwater supervisors to ensure
defective
work is corrected.
Assists as directed in performing minor repair and fabrication of metal
appurtenances on vehicles and equipment.
Serves as the crew leader when assigned. Prepares work schedule s and
plans for assigned inspection projects.
Responsible for organizing job resource needs and coordinating proposed
work plans with the Stormwater Supervisor. Oversees that performed
inspection work follows assigned safety procedures and policies. Guides
the work of assigned support staff. Provides task assignments, trains
and
mentors others in the use of inspection equipment, verifies work
quality, monitors work performance and provides status updates to the
Stormwater Supervisor.
Responds to job site questions from residents. Coordinates resolution of
job site complaints and/or work restrictions such as access limitations,
unsafe underground work conditions and unforeseen need of specialized
equipment.
Participates in snow and ice control as assigned. Operates commercial
vehicles including single or tandem axle snow plowing equipment.
The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all
assigned responsibilities and tasks.
The
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13575692
Construction Specialist(Job Id 1424)
Location: US:KS:Overland Park Category: Public Works Employment Type:
Employee
Post Date: 02/06/2026 Salary: Negotiable USD
Description
The City of Overland Park has a full-time Construction Specialist
position available in the Public Works Department.
Summary
Performs major repair work on city infrastructure requiring advanced
level knowledge of standard construction and repair techniques for
curbs,
sidewalks, retaining walls, stormwater piping and structures. Conducts
work using advance level skill in metal welding, carpentry, cement
finishing,
masonry and structural concrete placement. Operates various types of
power tools, hand tools and moderately heavy equipment. Works
independently, as part of a crew or as a crew leader overseeing the work
of assigned support staff. Responsible for working effectively and
performing work that meets assigned work quality and productivity
objectives. Participates in emergency response assignments, such as snow
plowing, as required.
Responsibilities
Constructs, replaces or makes repairs to concrete sidewalks, curbs,
ditch liners, bridge decks and retaining walls. Reads and accurately
follows
assigned design plans and specifications. Develops work plans that
effectively schedules the use and order quantity of material, labor and
equipment.
Performs masonry repair on concrete inlets, stone walls or other cement
block structures. Uses qualified knowledge of masonry and masonry
materials to identify repair needs and plan out appropriate corrective
action. Coordinates the purchasing and delivery of materials and
equipment
to the job site. Coordinates the assignment of support personnel through
the Stormwater Supervisor.
Performs skilled carpentry work to construct concrete forms, build or
repair landscape timber retaining walls, build or repair wood fencing,
repair
storage buildings, construct storage shelves and other similar wood
items.
Performs skilled placement and finishing of concrete. Maintains advanced
level knowledge of concrete placement methods, finishing techniques,
curing procedures and crack control joint placement for sidewalks, curbs
and slabs. Understands basic concrete chemistry. Orders correct mixes of
concrete and ensures that delivered concrete contains the correct water
cement ratio, air entrainment and admixture appropriate for weather
conditions and type of concrete placement.
Operates a skid steer or small tracked backhoe to remove and dispose of
job site debris and/or excavate and remove soil. Operates stationary and
portable truck mounted welding equipment and air gas cutting torches.
Uses hand tools and hand held power tools such as skill saws, drills and
soil compactors. Establishes elevations and grade lines using a
carpenter\'s or surveyor\'s level. Uses concrete finishing tools
including darbies,
floats, trowels, edgers and finishing brooms.
Performs minor plumbing repairs such as repairing damaged sprinkler
systems or replacing faucet washers.
Constructs and makes repairs to metal such as steel handrails, culvert
pipes, chain link fences and other such items. Uses oxygen/acetylene
cutting torches, welders and other equipment as required. Repairs metal
guard rails as assigned.
Inspects contracted repair work as assigned. Operates hand held cameras,
enters data into electronic tablets and/or fills out paper formwork to
document and report on observed work deficiencies. Effectively
communicates with contractors and stormwater supervisors to ensure
defective
work is corrected.
Assists as directed in performing minor repair and fabrication of metal
appurtenances on vehicles and equipment.
Serves as the crew leader when assigned. Prepares work schedule s and
plans for assigned inspection projects.
Responsible for organizing job resource needs and coordinating proposed
work plans with the Stormwater Supervisor. Oversees that performed
inspection work follows assigned safety procedures and policies. Guides
the work of assigned support staff. Provides task assignments, trains
and
mentors others in the use of inspection equipment, verifies work
quality, monitors work performance and provides status updates to the
Stormwater Supervisor.
Responds to job site questions from residents. Coordinates resolution of
job site complaints and/or work restrictions such as access limitations,
unsafe underground work conditions and unforeseen need of specialized
equipment.
Participates in snow and ice control as assigned. Operates commercial
vehicles including single or tandem axle snow plowing equipment.
The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all
assigned responsibilities and tasks.
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