Right-of-Way Technician

Overview

Want a dynamic and exciting career in the public sector while impacting multiple facets of local government and helping the public? Think you have what it takes to excel in one of Kansas City’s most sought-after communities? Are you a self-starter with the right attitude who is looking for the next step in your career? The ideal candidate will enjoy collaborating, completing right-of-way permits, and project management.

THE CITY OF LEAWOOD, KANSAS is looking for a
Right-of-Way Technician

As a Right-of-Way Technician with the City of Leawood, you are an integral part of making a difference in the lives of those here and in surrounding communities. You play a critical role in ensuring public safety, supporting development, and preserving infrastructure. You will also assist with different projects, including the upcoming City-wide LED streetlight conversion and many more.

You might be the ideal person to join a team striving for excellence if you:

• Like working on various projects, from locates for fiber, streetlight and traffic signals as well as inspecting the right-of-way for permitting approval.
• Are skilled in building relationships and finding common ground among multi-disciplinary teams, including developers, consultants, contractors, residents, and city leaders.
• Are organized, can multi-task, stay on track, and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Possess a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Desire career growth and development in the construction management field.
• Take pride in your work and continue to strive for more.

• Conducting initial inspections of permitted utility work within the Right-Of-Way, including but not limited to driveways, sidewalks, and back-of-curb installations.
• Providing streetlight and fiber locates on the city-owned system; working with One Call locating service to ensure quality locates of the City's streetlight, traffic signal systems and fiber optic network.
• Conducting inspections of right-of-way construction and restoration by utility companies and their subcontractors to ensure compliance with City ordinance standards.
• Verifying required right-of-way permits have been obtained, verifying project information, including contractor information, and ensuring proper restoration of right-of-way surrounding work areas.

Two (2) years of experience in the municipal or utility service industry or equivalent experience. An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Construction Technology or Engineering would be equivalent to two (2) years of experience.

Required to have or be able to achieve within the time frame determined by the Director of Public Works include ABC’s of BMPs, Erosion and Sediment Control Done Right, and KDOT’s Inspection Course for Basic Structures, Asphalt, and Concrete Paving.

Experience in a Right-of-Way Technician role at a municipality or public works.

Starting rate of pay: $23.85 - $29.82 / hour, DOQ

Accepting applications through October 3, 2025.

At the City of Leawood, we understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential for the success and well-being of our employees. That's why we're thrilled to present our latest initiative – the New Hire 40-Hour Vacation Program! This program is designed to allow our newest team members the opportunity to recharge, explore, and connect with their passions outside of work.

From day one, enjoy the luxury of 40 hours of fully paid time off.

The City of Leawood offers career development opportunities that could increase the employee's experience, training, and pay. The position is eligible to receive merit-based pay increases every year. Employees also receive a Time-in-Service Bonus equal to 5% of their annual salary every three years of employment on their anniversary date.