Maintenance Technician - Public Works (Day Shift)

City of Manhattan Kansas; Armed Forces Reserve Center and Joint Vehicle Maintenance Facility (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boot, Clothing and Vehicle Allowances

City issued Cell Phone

KPERS retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Education Reimbursement / Professional

Certification/licensure reimbursement

Long-term disability

Group life insurance

Job summary

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 include operating trucks and heavy equipment, performing routine vehicle maintenance, ensuring safe worksites, maintaining records, coordinating with contractors, and attending meetings and trainings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Class A CDL with airbrakes and tanker endorsement within 90 days of employment (Class B for Traffic division).
• Work Zone certification for Traffic division (Obtain within 24 months of employment).
• Two (2) years’ relevant experience in construction or related area.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Repairs asphalt and concrete pavement (Street).
• Places new and repairs signs and pavement markings (Traffic).
• Conducts inspections and field work related to stormwater management.
• Performs snow and ice removal, spring clean-up, flood mitigation and levee maintenance (Stormwater).
• Performs preventative maintenance on the city’s sewer gathering system.
• Repairs and maintains pipelines, valves, fire hydrants, water services, meters, and other related equipment (Water Distribution).
• Responds to emergency call-backs and works overtime as needed.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Heavy equipment operation

Maintenance procedures

Public safety compliance

Record-keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license

CDL Class A with airbrakes and tanker endorsement (within 90 days)

Work Zone certification (within 24 months)

Two years’ relevant construction experience

Job description

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 include operating trucks and heavy equipment, performing routine vehicle maintenance, ensuring safe worksites, maintaining records, coordinating with contractors, and attending meetings and trainings.