Join Our Team as a Streets Technician! The City of Frankfort is looking for a dedicated Streets Technician to help maintain and enhance our city's vital infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity to start a rewarding career in public service with no prior experience required and fantastic benefits! Benefits Package We invest in our employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed for your well-being and future:

Immediate Paid Leave:

Generous vacation, sick, holiday, and military paid leave with no waiting period.

Premium Healthcare:

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance with low or no employee premiums.

Long-Term Retirement:

Employer match of 50% on up to 4% of 401k or 457 contributions. Participation in Kentucky Public Pension Authority (KPPA) retirement benefits starting your second year.

Career Investment:

Employer-paid training and certifications, including assistance in obtaining your Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Employer provided uniforms. Overtime opportunities. As a Streets Technician, you'll perform essential construction, maintenance, and cleaning duties to keep the City of Frankfort functioning safely and efficiently under direct supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists in installing, constructing, repairing and/or cleaning City buildings, streets and roads, floodwalls, sidewalks, storm sewers, culverts, catch basins, manholes, drainage ditches, street signs, barricades, guard rails, etc. Paints curbs and parking lines. Mows grass; collects leaves; cuts weeds, trees and tree limbs. Assists in salting or otherwise treating streets and roads; removes snow. Assists in pouring concrete and making forms. Assists with paving and asphalt repairs. Performs general construction and maintenance duties. Provide safe and efficient operation of vehicles and equipment. Ensure work area is clean, and all equipment and tools are properly stored after use. Must be able to respond to after-hours emergencies such as weather events, etc. Operates both CDL and Non-CDL required light to heavy vehicles and equipment. Assists in performing public works duties in other Divisions and Departments as needed. Maintains clean and sanitary buildings, vehicles and equipment. Perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

Work is thorough, timely and reflects follow-through to completion; Complies with departmental performance standards; Demonstrates willingness to undertake duties as assigned. This role is a great steppingstone into a skilled trade and public works career.

Work Experience:

None required. We provide all necessary on-the-job training.

Education:

High School graduate or equivalent preferred.

Special Requirements:

Must be capable of understanding oral and written instructions. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License at time of hire. .

Career Development:

Class A CDL with tanker endorsement must be obtained to pass the probationary period (training and certification costs paid by the employer).

Availability:

Must be capable of working periodic overtime and available to work on-call as scheduled. Work Environment & Physical Demands This is an active, demanding, and rewarding outdoor role: Must be able to perform extreme manual labor for long periods of time. Work involves standing, walking, stooping, and lifting objects in excess of 100 pounds. Work takes place outdoors regardless of weather conditions. Requires working near machinery and its moving parts. Applications will be accepted through September 3, 2026, or until the position is filled.

Please Note:

Satisfactory completion of a drug test and background check is a condition of employment. The City of Frankfort is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment.