Maintenance Crewleader I Stormwater

(Regular Non-Exempt)

Starting Salary Range: $24.63 - $29.55/hour DOQ

Closing Date: 09/29/2025 COB @ 5:00 p.m.

Shift/Workdays and Hours: Monday - Friday (40 Hours Per Week)

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.

Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction installation and maintenance techniques materials and their appropriate applications.
• Occasional 24/7 operations.
• Frequently on-call occasional shift work and overtime.

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 endorsement.
• Street Fleet and Stormwater Section-specific: OSHA-30 Certification.

Residency Requirements

• Reside within 45 minutes response time of the worksite facility within 90 days of employment for call back/after hour and on-call duties.

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.

The City of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and believe the best workplaces bring together employees with diverse skill sets backgrounds experiences and viewpoints to achieve common goals. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status or any basis protected by law.