Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee-Sharon Springs

Nex-Tech Classifieds; Sharon Springs (KS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee in Sharon Springs, KS. The role trains you to become a Highway Maintenance Worker I, with CDL training provided at no cost and a repayment agreement for CDL costs.

Base pay starts around $40,872–$42,806 with progression opportunities and benefits including health and paid time off. Starting pay varies by CDL class and experience; successful trainees will be advanced after completing the program and meeting

Qualifications

• Dependable and trainable candidates.
• Good communication and teamwork are required.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Maintain highways and facilities through repairs, resurfacing, mowing and snow/ice control.
• Operate trucks, loaders, mowers, tractors and related maintenance equipment.
• Set up and remove temporary traffic control; act as flag person in work zones.
• Provide on-the-job training and work under KDOT supervision.

Skills

Dependable

Trainable

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee-Sharon Springs

The Kansas Department of Transportation is looking for dependable, trainable, team players with good communication skills to become part of our family. KDOT is currently hiring an Highway Maintenance Workerposition in Sharon Springs, KS.

Upon successful completion of the training period and required qualifications, this position will advance to Highway Maintenance Worker I, with eligibility to participate in the Highway Maintenance Worker progression program. A Class B CDL must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained. KDOT provides CDL training at not cost to the employee. In exchange for KDOT paying the costs and expenses of the CDL training, employees will be required to sign a repayment agreement. Details of the agreement can be found here: CDL Repayment Agreement. An annual $450 Personal Protection Equipment allowances available. Insurance benefits, including health, prescription, dental and vision are provided at a minimal cost. Other benefits include vacation and sick leave. This position is subject to pre-employment physical and drug testing and selected candidate will be required to pass testing as a condition of employment in this position. Valid unrestricted driver’s license is required at the time of hire. Starting pay:

• Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee
  • Base Annual Salary: $40,872.00
  • Base Hourly Pay: $19.65
• Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee – Class B CDL
  • Base Annual Salary: $41,870.40
  • Base Hourly Pay: $20.13
• Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee – Class A CDL
  • Base Annual Salary: $42,806.40
  • Base Hourly Pay: $20.58

Position duties & responsibilities: Maintain highways & facilities through activities such as repairs, resurfacing, mowing & snow & ice control. Operate dump trucks, small & medium-size loaders, mowers, tractor, rollers & power brooms to perform various maintenance tasks. Operate a loader or truck-mounted plow & spreader in snow & ice control operations. Perform manual labor associated with maintenance activities, including the operation of miscellaneous equipment such as chain saws, weed eaters, pumps, compressors, jackhammers, generators, power tools & various hand tools. Setup & remove temporary traffic control & serve as flag person for maintenance work zones. On-the-job training is provided. KDOT works to foster diversity and looks forward to applications from all qualified applicants. Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate:

Each applicant applying for a State of Kansas job vacancy must obtain a State Tax Clearance Certificate by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue’s website at http://www.ksrevenue.org/taxclearance.html. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual’s account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. Applicants are responsible for submitting their certificate with all other application materials to the hiring agency. Application and Personal Data forms may be completed on-line at http:/www.jobs.ks.gov.