Maintenance Technician - Utility Cut Crew

(Regular, Non-Exempt)

Starting Salary Range: $21.60 - $25.93/hour, DOQ

Closing Date:
Open until filled, may close at any time

Shift/Workdays and

Hours:

Monday
- Friday, 7:00AM - 3:30PM

(Regular, Non-Exempt)

Starting Salary Range: $21.60 - $25.93/hour, DOQ

Closing Date:
Open until filled, may close at any time

Shift/Workdays and

Hours:

Monday
- Friday, 7:00AM - 3:30PM

The Maintenance Technician contributes to the overall mission of Public Works/Public Utilities by working as a crew member and contributing to public health and safety. Responsible for assisting in all related maintenance administered by the relevant division.

• Operates single/tandem axle trucks, heavy equipment, and various power/hand tools.
• Performs routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Assists in securing work areas and maintaining safe worksites by placement of appropriate warning devices while wearing special protective devices.
• Answers and responds to public and staff inquiries regarding related division.
• Maintains records regarding work completed.
• Works with contractors and developers on repairs and maintenance.
• Attends meetings and training as required.

• Repairs asphalt and concrete pavement.
• Performs snow and ice removal, spring clean-up and flood mitigation as required.

• Places new and repairs sign and pavement markings

• Conducts inspections and field work related to the stormwater management and stormwater drainage system.
• Performs snow and ice removal, spring clean-up, flood mitigation and levee maintenance.

• Performs preventative maintenance on the city’s sewer gathering system by operating line maintenance equipment.

• Repairs and maintains pipelines, valves, fire hydrants, water services, meters, and other related equipment.

• Responds to emergency call-backs, including seasonal emergencies.
• Works overtime as needed to complete regular and seasonal work.
• Assists supervisors and other departmental personnel in other projects for the benefit of the City and/or department.
• Division-specific duties may include: production of signs, landscaping, yard repair, meter repairs, and road right-of-way (RROW) mowing.

• Employees of Public Works Street, Fleet and Stormwater, Traffic, and Water and Wastewater Maintenance crews must reside within a 25-mile radius of the respective Public Works Shops for the purpose of responding to call backs and after-hours or on-call duties as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Class A commercial driver’s license with airbrakes and tanker endorsement within 90 days of employment (Class B for Traffic division).
• Work Zone certification for Traffic division (Obtain within 24 months of employment).

• Two (2) years’ relevant experience in construction or related area.

• Boot, Clothing and Vehicle Allowances, if applicable.
• City issued Cell Phone, if applicable.
• Retirement/Pension
  - City employees are required by statute to contribute to the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS). Voluntary retirement contributions are offered with Nationwide, Mission Square, and Empower KPERS 457.
• Medical, Dental, Vision
  - The City offers an excellent benefits package that includes wellness, medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits.
• Paid Holidays – 10.5 paid holidays per year plus one additional floating holiday.
• Paid Vacation - 12 to 26 days per year based on years of service.
• Paid Sick Leave - 12 days per year.
• Paid Parental Leave - up to…