TH Street Maintenance Worker

APPLY BY TH 12/04/2025:
Street Maintenance Worker

Job Title: Street Maintenance Worker

Grade: 105 FLSA: Non-Exempt

Department: Public Works (Streets)
Division: General Services

Reports To: Supervisor, foreman, lead

Approved: 10/08/2025 Job Code: ST (7037)

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‑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.

• 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.

High school diploma or G.E.D.

One (1) year construction or maintenance work.

• 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.

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.

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.

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

$20.73‑21.77/hr. $43,093‑45,282/yr. Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.

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.

We consider applicants for all jobs without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department at .

For needed accommodations, please call  Office or  TDD Number between the hours of 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Every effort will be made to accommodate known disabilities. For material or speech access, please call at least 5 working days prior to the event.

City of Salina Human Resources Department
City/County Building
300 W. Ash Street, Room 200
Salina, KS 67401