Maintenance Technician - Street
Maintenance Technician - Street
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Job Description
(Regular NonExempt)
Starting Salary Range: $21.10 $25.33/hour DOQ Closing Date:Open Until Filled
Shift/Workdays and Hours:
Monday Friday (Spring/Summer 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. and Fall/Winter 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
How to apply: Using the apply button on this page please complete the required online application upload a resume and a list of three professional references with full contact information. For general questions about the position contact Unique Hiram ator
Summary/Objective
The Maintenance Technician contributes to the overall mission of Public Works by working as a crewmember and contributing to public health and safety. Responsible for assisting in all related maintenance administered by the relevant division.
Essential Functions
All Maintenance Technicians perform repairs using general knowledge of basic construction techniques.
- Operates single/tandem axle trucks heavy equipment and various power/hand tools.
- Performs routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
- Assists in securing work areas and maintaining safe worksites by placement of appropriate warning devices while wearing special protective devices.
- Answers and responds to public and staff inquiries regarding related division.
- Maintains records regarding work completed.
- Works with contractors and developers on repairs and maintenance.
- Attends meetings and training as required.
Specific duties of Maintenance Technicians in various areas:
Street:
- Repairs asphalt and concrete pavement.
- Performs snow and ice removal spring cleanup and flood mitigation as required.
Traffic:
- Places new and repairs sign and pavement markings
Stormwater:
- Conducts inspections and field work related to the stormwater management and stormwater drainage system.
- Performs snow and ice removal spring cleanup flood mitigation and levee maintenance.
Wastewater Sewer Maintenance:
- Performs preventative maintenance on the citys sewer gathering system by operating line maintenance equipment.
Water Distribution:
- Repairs and maintains pipelines valves fire hydrants water services meters and other related equipment.
Perform other duties as requested.
- Responds to emergency callbacks including seasonal emergencies.
- Works overtime as needed to complete regular and seasonal work.
- Assists supervisors and other departmental personnel in other projects for the benefit of the City and/or department.
- Divisionspecific duties may include: production of signs landscaping yard repair meter repairs and road rightofway (RROW) mowing.
Additional Qualifications.
- Employees of Public Works Streets Fleet and Stormwater and Public Works Water and Wastewater Maintenance and Public Works Traffic crews must reside within a 25mile radius of the respective Public Works Shops for the purpose of responding to call backs and afterhours or oncall duties.
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid drivers license
- Obtain and maintain a valid Class A commercial drivers license with airbrakes and tanker endorsement within 90 days of employment (Class B for Traffic division)
- Work Zone certification for Traffic division (Obtain within 24 months of employment)
Preferred Education and Experience
- Two years relevant experience in construction or related area.
Compensation & Benefits
- Boot Clothing and Vehicle Allowances if applicable.
- City issued Cell Phone if applicable.
- Retirement/Pension City employees are required by statute to contribute to the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS). Voluntary retirement contributions are offered with Nationwide Mission Square and Empower KPERS 457.
- Medical Dental Vision The City offers an excellent benefits package that includes wellness medical vision dental and prescription drug benefits.
- Paid Holidays 10.5 paid holidays per year plus one additional floating holiday.
- Paid Vacation 12 to 26 days per year based on years of service.
- Paid Sick Leave 12 days per year.
- Paid Parental Leave up to 6 weeks of paid leave.
- Education Reimbursement Professional Development. Certifications/Licensure The City will reimburse up to $8000 per calendar year for tuition and fees. Professional Development funds are based on department budget. Certification/licensure may be reimbursed by the City.
- Other Benefits Longterm disability employer paid group life insurance basic life insurance employee assistance program and an array of voluntary benefit options.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
