Street Maintenance Worker

About the position

Street Maintenance Worker
City of Salina, Kansas
Public Works / Streets Division

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. This streets 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.

Duties:
• Performs a variety of semi-skilled & skilled manual labor in the construction & maintenance of streets, storm sewers, buildings & other municipal facilities.
• 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.
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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.

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

Starting Pay DOQ EOE:
• $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