Highway Maintenance Laborer - Flexible Hours & Benefits

Lyon County; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Lyon County is seeking a laborer to support the construction, maintenance and repair of roads and bridges in Emporia, KS. The role is non-exempt with a solid base pay of $18.00/hr, plus benefits including PTO, health, dental and vision insurance, and vendor discounts.

Must be safety minded and able to work in extreme weather; some call-outs at night or on weekends are possible. Required education includes a high school diploma or GED and a Kansas driver’s license (Class C preferred).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• English fluency and ability to read/interpret written instructions.
• Knowledge of general equipment, machines and tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled manual tasks in highway maintenance.
• Operate light equipment and assist with repairs of roads and bridges.
• Ensure safety rules are followed and maintain clean work areas.
• Take direction from supervisors and respond to call-outs as needed.
• Record daily time and mileage as required.

Skills

Safety awareness

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Kansas driver’s license (Class C)

Tools

Two-way radio operation

General maintenance tools

Job description

Lyon County is seeking a laborer to support the construction, maintenance and repair of roads and bridges in Emporia, KS. The role is non-exempt with a solid base pay of $18.00/hr, plus benefits including PTO, health, dental and vision insurance, and vendor discounts.

Must be safety minded and able to work in extreme weather; some call-outs at night or on weekends are possible. Required education includes a high school diploma or GED and a Kansas driver’s license (Class C preferred).