Street Maintenance Worker

STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER

City of Salina, Kansas Public Works / Streets Apply Directly with the

City of Salina Apply:

jobs.salina-ks.gov The Street Maintenance Worker plays a critical role in maintaining safe & efficient infrastructure for Salina's citizens by performing tasks like street repairs, debris removal, & operating essential equipment. Workers ensure the community remains accessible & safe during all seasons. The position offers valuable hands-on experience with construction & public safety, aligning with industry standards for municipal maintenance roles. The City of Salina supports a strong work-life balance by limiting overtime & providing training opportunities for professional growth, including CDL certification. This role emphasizes teamwork & community impact, benefiting both the employee & citizens.

On-the-job Training :

Street Maintenance Workers are provided on-the-job training by experienced staff who offer hands-on guidance in operating specialized equipment, performing street repairs, & maintaining public infrastructure. New employees are supported every step of the way, ensuring they gain confidence & proficiency in their tasks. This mentorship fosters a collaborative work environment where continuous learning is encouraged, laying the foundation for a long & rewarding career.

Duties:

Performs a variety of semi-skilled & skilled manual labor in the construction & maintenance of streets, storm sewers, buildings & other municipal facilities. May act as lead worker for new and/or seasonal employees; oversees work crews in the absence of supervisors. Operates & maintains light to heavy duty equipment including tandem trucks, street sweepers, backhoes, front-end loaders, rollers, boom trucks & related equipment; uses a variety of hand & power tools. Patches streets; determines repair requirements & calculates pavement materials & quantities; understands mathematical concepts to include basic arithmetic; performs concrete & masonry work. Loads & hauls equipment, sand & gravel, asphalt & other construction & maintenance materials. Provides public safety in construction zones in accordance with the MUTCD. Assists on the flood control system; services & maintains flood control gates & pumps; makes plumbing repairs. Services & performs minor equipment repairs; performs minor welding. Removes storm debris & snow; places barricades. Mows & trims trees, grass, weeds & shrubbery; applies pesticides.

Education:

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience:

One (1) year construction or maintenance work.

Requirements:

Must live within 40 minutes response time. Must possess a valid Kansas driver's license at hire. Preferred possession of a valid Kansas Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with air brakes & tanker endorsements, or obtain within one (1) year from start date. The City of Salina will pay enrollment fees & pay hourly wages for employees to attend Class B CDL training at Salina Area Technical College.

Work Type:

Very heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Works outside with adverse conditions possible.

Equipment:

Asphalt equipment, backhoes, boom trucks, brooms, chain saw, concrete vibrator, dump trucks, earth vibrator & tamps, front-end loaders, hand & power tools, hoes, jackhammer, light to heavy duty equipment, mud-jack, rakes, pickup, pumps, rollers, salt spreaders, shovel, street sweepers, tandem trucks, tractor mowers, tractor loader, & weed-eaters.

Hours:

Monday-Friday. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Starting Pay DOQ:

$21.14-22.20/hr. $43,971-46,176/yr. Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.

Paid Time Off:

48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year). 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Application Deadline:

Until filled

Pay:

$43,971.00

• $46,176.

00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person Street Maintenance Worker 2.3 2.3 out of 5 stars Salina, KS 67401 $43,971

• $46,176 a year
• Full-time City of Salina, Kansas 3 reviews $43,971
• $46,176 a year
• Full-time

STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER

City of Salina, Kansas Public Works / Streets Apply Directly with the

City of Salina Apply:

jobs.salina-ks.gov The Street Maintenance Worker plays a critical role in maintaining safe & efficient infrastructure for Salina's citizens by performing tasks like street repairs, debris removal, & operating essential equipment. Workers ensure the community remains accessible & safe during all seasons. The position offers valuable hands-on experience with construction & public safety, aligning with industry standards for municipal maintenance roles. The City of Salina supports a strong work-life balance by limiting overtime & providing training opportunities for professional growth, including CDL certification. This role emphasizes teamwork & community impact, benefiting both the employee & citizens.

On-the-job Training :

Street Maintenance Workers are provided on-the-job training by experienced staff who offer hands-on guidance in operating specialized equipment, performing street repairs, & maintaining public infrastructure. New employees are supported every step of the way, ensuring they gain confidence & proficiency in their tasks. This mentorship fosters a collaborative work environment where continuous learning is encouraged, laying the foundation for a long & rewarding career.

Duties:

Performs a variety of semi-skilled & skilled manual labor in the construction & maintenance of streets, storm sewers, buildings & other municipal facilities. May act as lead worker for new and/or seasonal employees; oversees work crews in the absence of supervisors. Operates & maintains light to heavy duty equipment including tandem trucks, street sweepers, backhoes, front-end loaders, rollers, boom trucks & related equipment; uses a variety of hand & power tools. Patches streets; determines repair requirements & calculates pavement materials & quantities; understands mathematical concepts to include basic arithmetic; performs concrete & masonry work. Loads & hauls equipment, sand & gravel, asphalt & other construction & maintenance materials. Provides public safety in construction zones in accordance with the MUTCD. Assists on the flood control system; services & maintains flood control gates & pumps; makes plumbing repairs. Services & performs minor equipment repairs; performs minor welding. Removes storm debris & snow; places barricades. Mows & trims trees, grass, weeds & shrubbery; applies pesticides.

Education:

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience:

One (1) year construction or maintenance work.

Requirements:

Must live within 40 minutes response time. Must possess a valid Kansas driver's license at hire. Preferred possession of a valid Kansas Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with air brakes & tanker endorsements, or obtain within one (1) year from start date. The City of Salina will pay enrollment fees & pay hourly wages for employees to attend Class B CDL training at Salina Area Technical College.

Work Type:

Very heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Works outside with adverse conditions possible.

Equipment:

Asphalt equipment, backhoes, boom trucks, brooms, chain saw, concrete vibrator, dump trucks, earth vibrator & tamps, front-end loaders, hand & power tools, hoes, jackhammer, light to heavy duty equipment, mud-jack, rakes, pickup, pumps, rollers, salt spreaders, shovel, street sweepers, tandem trucks, tractor mowers, tractor loader, & weed-eaters.

Hours:

Monday-Friday. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Starting Pay DOQ:

$21.14-22.20/hr. $43,971-46,176/yr. Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.

Paid Time Off:

48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year). 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Application Deadline:

Until filled

Pay:

$43,971.00

• $46,176.

00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person