Engineering Aide III

Overview

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Recruitment #

Salary $31.24 per hour (Grade P17)

Department Water

Job Type Promotional and Open Competitive

Examination Date

Week of February 16, 2026

371 West Second Street, Lower Level

Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date.

The Engineering Aide III will inspect, test and maintain records of construction projects within the City s jurisdiction to ensure that work conforms to plans, specifications and standards. Responsibilities include working from city, state and private engineering firms  drawings and be in close contact with contractors and city work crews to ensure that quality work is performed. The Engineering Aide III will be required to resolve minor construction problems that are not covered by plans and specifications and work as a liaison between City engineers, contractors and architects.

Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region.

Must possess a valid driver’s license, at time of appointment, and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

Must have been permanently employed full-time by the City of Dayton for 6 consecutive months in the classification of Engineering Aide II and be in a current pay grade below 124 (Wage), 29 (Clerical), or equivalent. Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method.

Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity. Identical scores will be broken by a random selection method.

Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list.
Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement, in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.

A background investigation is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.

Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.

175 South Third Street, Suite 510
Columbus, Ohio 43215