Street Operator

Street Operator

The City of Derby is committed to hiring honest, hardworking, and motivated employees. This position offers competitive wages ($21.03 per hour) with a 1st shift schedule of 5 work weeks.

• Medical (includes Vision) – City pays up to 87% of monthly premium (depends on wellness level and plan selected); no deductible, no coinsurance, just low-cost copays.
• Dental Insurance – City pays 85% of monthly premium.
• Wellness Incentives – Includes cost savings on health insurance and ability to convert a portion of sick leave to Wellness leave (used like vacation).
• Paid Vacation – 40 hours available on first day, remaining 40 accrued.
• Sick leave.
• 12 Paid Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• KPERS Retirement – City contributes approximately 8.43%, employee contributes 6%.
• KPERS Life Insurance – Equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $2,000 per year.
• Corporate Health Club Discounts.

• Repair and maintain all city streets, curbs, and sidewalks.
• Clean, repair, and patch potholes and cracks.
• Paint street markings, crosswalks, street lane lines, and other necessary markings.
• Clean streets with street sweeper.
• Pour and finish concrete for sidewalks, ADA improvements, valley gutters, and special projects.
• Remove snow and ice from streets.
• Operate motor vehicle and other equipment as required.
• Maintain all division equipment in good working order.
• Troubleshoot problems with department equipment.
• Clear and remove snow and ice from city facilities.
• Organize and maintain the division facilities in a clean and safe condition.
• Participate in building, repairing, and maintaining shelters and buildings on public grounds (roofing, general construction, concrete work, and painting).
• Prepare facilities and equipment for winter or adverse weather when needed.
• Provide instruction to new employees in proper task completion.
• Clean and maintain streams, channels, and storm water systems within the city.
• Clean storm drain inlets.
• Repair and maintain storm drains, culverts, and any drainage channels or ditches.
• Repair and/or maintain water retention ponds as part of the storm drainage system.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Kansas driver’s license and driving record meeting commercial liability insurance requirements.
• Valid Kansas commercial driver’s license, required within six months of employment.

• One-year related experience.
• General knowledge of pavement maintenance and repair.
• General knowledge of grounds maintenance, basic construction techniques, and basic mechanics.
• Ability to apply intermediate mathematics skills.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability to operate all department equipment.
• Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the general public and communicate effectively in writing and orally.

The City of Derby provides veterans preference in accordance with K.S.A. 73-201 et seq. Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit a DD-214 and any other required documentation at the time of application. Veterans preference ensures that qualified veterans and certain eligible family members are given consideration in hiring for public employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.