Maintenance Technician- Street

Description

(Regular, Non-Exempt)

Starting Salary Range: $21.10 up to $25.33/hour, DOQ            

Closing Date:  August 14, 2024

Typical Schedule: Monday- Friday

How to apply: Using the “apply” button on this page, please complete the required online application, upload a resume and a list of three professional references with full contact information. For general questions about the position, contact Buffy Starkey at (785) 587-2445 or hr@cityofmhk.com

The City of Manhattan values diversity and draws strength from the diversity of the team. The City is committed to providing opportunities for all employees to succeed by creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. The City is always seeking qualified Minority, Veteran, Women and Disabled applicants to fill available employment vacancies. The City of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Summary/Objective

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

Essential Functions

All Maintenance Technicians perform repairs using general knowledge of basic construction techniques. 

• 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.

Specific duties of Maintenance Technicians in Street:

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

Perform other duties as requested:

• 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.

Additional Qualifications 

• Employees of Public Works Streets, Fleet and Stormwater and Public Works Water and Wastewater Maintenance and Public Works Traffic 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.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• 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

Preferred Education and Experience

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