Street Maintenance Worker

Job Description:

Street Maintenance Worker

Description

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Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Come join our team as a Street Maintenance Worker I, II, or III.

The City of Olathe’s Street Maintenance team is made up of over 50 full-time and seasonal employees who provide for the management, maintenance, repair, and construction of the City of Olathe’s Streets, Sidewalks, Curbs, and Gutters through the Street Maintenance, Street Preservation, and Snow and Ice Operations Programs.

People who thrive in this work enjoy being outside in all types of weather, are safety-conscious, enjoy hands-on work, operating equipment, like variety, can adapt to changing priorities, want to learn new things, take initiative, want to make a positive contribution to the community, and don’t mind plowing snow.

Our Street Maintenance members enjoy a family-like atmosphere, a consistent schedule with overtime on occasion, on-the-job training, CDL training, boot allowance, and clothing provided.

The City of Olathe offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, vacation, sick leave, paid parental leave, Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS), 457 retirement plan with a 3% match, education reimbursement, and more. Employees on the City’s medical insurance program get access to our free on-site medical clinic. For more details about our benefits program click here .

Street Maintenance Worker I: This is an entry level position. No experience is required. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. The ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance is required. Starting Pay: $19.75/Hour.

Street Maintenance Worker II: Two years of experience performing relevant construction and maintenance work is required. A high school diploma or equivalent is required along with the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for education. Starting Pay: $21.75/Hour.

Street Maintenance Worker III: Three years of experience performing relevant construction and maintenance work is required. Experience working for a municipality is preferred. A high school diploma or equivalent is required along with the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for education. Starting Pay: $23.75/Hour.

Schedule: 7:30 AM to 4:00, Monday through Friday; hours may vary in the summer and during snow events.

Job closing date: 10/13/24.

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

The Street Maintenance Worker I is responsible for performing entry level, semi-skilled work in the inspection, construction, maintenance and repair of the city’s streets, sidewalks, alleys, medians, curbs and gutters. They complete a wide variety of duties, such as hand excavation, heavy lifting, hauling materials, operating tools and heavy equipment, etc., as part of a larger crew. This job is the first level of a three-level career progression of Street Maintenance Worker I, II, and III.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs construction and maintenance activities including concrete and asphalt removal, prep and finishing, crack seal prep and placement, poly-foam leveling, pothole repairs; participates in winter snow and ice maintenance operations; follows established procedures to repair distressed areas in streets, sidewalks, alleyways, and gutters.
  
• Operates a variety of specialty equipment and vehicles to complete construction and maintenance activities including trucks, snowplows, salt spreader, and hand and power tools.
  
• Maintains a safe job site and work environment by ensuring proper traffic control and safety standards as required by City, County, State and Federal regulations; works safely and collaboratively with other employees in the completion of work assignments.
  
• Performs regular emergency duties, including frequent nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime hours as required; may work modified hours as needed.
  

Qualifications

Experience : No experience is required.

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. The ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance is required.

Licenses & Certifications : A valid driver's license and favorable driving record are required. A class B commercial driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements is required within six months of employment. Must be able to operate a commercial vehicle within the State of Kansas.

Environmental or Physical Demands: Street Maintenance Workers perform their job duties outside in all types of weather and are exposed to conditions including sun, wind, rain, snow, ice, pollen, dust, fumes, and other allergens or airborne particles. They are exposed to noise from traffic and equipment. They must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of one’s arms and legs moving one’s whole body to lift, balance, walk, twist, stoop, kneel, and crouch while handling or carrying materials. They will operate a variety of hand and power tools, powered equipment, and commercial vehicles. They may drive or ride from site-to-site multiple times throughout the workday. Must be able to work safely in distracting situations including high volume traffic areas.

Salary:

  $19.75/Hour.