ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II
City of Salina, Kansas
Public Works Department / Engineering Division

The Engineering Technician II position offers a meaningful long-term career opportunity for a skilled public works professional who values both technical challenge & community impact. This role helps preserve & improve Salina’s streets, sidewalks, drainage systems, & other essential infrastructure through pavement assessment, engineering support, field inspection, & coordination with residents, contractors, & developers. By advancing cost-effective maintenance decisions that extend the life of public assets, the position directly supports a safe, reliable, & well-maintained community. With a varied blend of office, field, & collaborative work, the role also promotes a rewarding work-life balance while contributing to the quality of life in Salina, Kansas. This role provides a strong foundation for a long-term career in municipal engineering & public service.

On-the-Job Training: Experienced Public Works & Engineering staff provide orientation & training in leading our new Engineering Technician II in daily operations, departmental requirements, computer programs, equipment, & opportunities to use technical skills. New skills are developed through real project experience, guided fieldwork, & collaboration with knowledgeable professionals who understand Salina’s infrastructure needs. This hands-on learning environment supports steady professional growth. The position offers opportunities for greater independent judgment, responsibility, & contribution to important community projects.

Duties:
· Responsible for implementation & maintenance of pavement management system.
· Assesses condition of both asphalt & concrete pavements, prioritizes locations in need of maintenance, & suggests appropriate maintenance options that best increases the lifespan of the pavement with cost effective solutions.
· Performs, designs, surveys & inspects the installation of storm drainage & sanitary sewer systems, water mains, bridges, parking lots, pavement markings, sidewalks, signing, street lighting, streets, & other public works projects for compliance with approved plans & specifications.
· Makes preliminary or final estimates of work & material required; prepares periodic pay estimates for materials on hand & work completed.
· Performs drafting; prepares maps & plans; maintains maps showing zoning, lots & utility lines, & city limits.
· Reviews subdivision layouts & building permit applications for engineering considerations.
· Interprets construction plans to contractors; advises developers, builders, utility companies & property owners in engineering matters.
· Investigates complaints involving utilities, drainage, driveways, sidewalks, & street rehabilitation.
· Participates in traffic engineering investigations, studies & surveys to determine the need for & application of traffic control devices; assures that traffic control devices are properly installed at construction sites.
· Files & maintains engineering records; maintains street paving inventory.
· Occasionally leads other workers.

Minimum Qualifications:
· High school diploma or G.E.D.
· Two (2) years engineering course or related course work.
· Three (3) years of experience in engineering technology or related field.
· Or an equivalent combination of education, training & experience in civil engineering field work & drafting.

Requirements:
· Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.

Work Type:
· Medium, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
· Extensive amount or walking required.
· Works inside & outside.

Equipment:
· Calculator, computers, construction materials, drafting tools, surveying instruments, testing equipment, & vehicles.

Hours:
· Monday – Friday.
· 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
· Attends after hours meetings.

Starting Pay DOQ EOE:
· $21.14 – 22.20/hr.
· $43,971 – 46,176/yr.
· Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.

Paid Time Off:
· 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
· 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Application Deadline:
· Until filled

Important: Job seekers must complete an application for employment directly with the City of Salina to be considered.

Contact Information: 
City of Salina
Human Resources Department
Office: 785-833-8018
Email: human.resources@salina.org
Website: salina-ks.gov 

The City of Salina is an E-Verify employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace: We consider applicants for all jobs without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status.  Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department at 785-309-5710.

TH 12/03/2026