Maintenance Crewleader I - Water Distribution

(Regular Non-Exempt)

Starting Salary Range: $24.63 - $29.55/hour DOQ Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Shift/Workdays and Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 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 at or

Summary/Objective

Organizes directs supervises and evaluates personnel in the performance of daily work assignments to upgrade and maintain City infrastructure and public services. This position functions as a leader of maintenance teams within the department.

Essential Functions

Oversees maintenance teams in the performance of repairs construction installation and maintenance duties.

• Oversees and leads teams performing repair installation construction and maintenance duties related to roadways bridges drainage systems sanitary sewer systems and other public infrastructure maintained by the department. Position is a working supervisor and may perform duties as required.
• Determines the necessary materials equipment and personnel required to perform assigned tasks. Maintains accurate records of work completed including materials equipment usage and personnel hours and works with material suppliers and vendors to ensure the availability of necessary supplies and materials.
• Works and communicates with internal and external partners (e.g. developers contractors etc.) on division projects.
• Documents and produces accurate reports asset data and field observations as required. Enters data into databases in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP) and industry standards.
• Checks work sites for potential hazards; determine precautions for safe equipment operation. Oversee the assembly and set up of appropriate traffic control at work sites as required by projects.
• Ensures the proper preventative maintenance necessary repairs and replacement routine inspection and servicing of the equipment.
• Understands and interprets plans repair manuals and other maintenance materials.
• Oversee and assists in completing seasonal and emergency maintenance work as required.

Supervises and manages maintenance team positions assigned to division.

• Hires and trains staff members as needed.
• Provides supervision and oversight of applicable staff.
• Coordinates schedules of applicable staff.
• Administers City of Manhattan Policies and Procedures in a consistent manner.
• Ensures employees supervised demonstrate productivity competence and high morale as well as utilize employees skills and abilities.
• Conducts performance planning and evaluations for employees in a timely manner to include development of goals objectives and deadlines.
• Resolves routine personnel issues or problems.
• Leads and manages staff with clear and consistent communications.

Performs additional support duties as required.

• Manages work-related stress that may result of potentially dissatisfied customers or citizens.
• May work in and around high traffic areas utility holes confined space trenches and excretory products dependent upon division.
• Attends all required trainings and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of equipment operating construction or related field.
• Valid Class A commercial drivers license with Airbrakes and Tanker endorsements.
• Street Fleet and Stormwater Section-specific: OSHA-30 Certification.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Three (3) years of experience equipment operating construction or related field.
• CPR or First Aid Training.
• Street Fleet and Stormwater Section-specific: LTAP Training (e.g. Asphalt Road & Street Maintenance Concrete Road & Street Maintenance Gravel Road and Street Maintenance); Confined Space Training; Open Trench Safety Training; and APWA Winter Operator Training.

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 - Long-term disability employer paid group life insurance basic life insurance employee assistance program and an array of voluntary benefit options.