Maintenance Technician - Stormwater

City of Manhattan, Kansas; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement KPERS

Medical benefits

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

Education reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

The City of Manhattan, Kansas is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join the Public Works team as a regular, non-exempt employee. You will assist in street, stormwater, wastewater, and water distribution maintenance, operating trucks and heavy equipment, and supporting contractors and staff.

Responsibilities include performing routine vehicle maintenance, ensuring safe worksites, maintaining records, responding to inquiries, and attending meetings and training as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• CDL with airbrakes and tanker endorsement within 90 days of employment.
• Work Zone certification within 24 months of employment.

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 with warning devices.
• Responds to public and staff inquiries regarding 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.
• Performs snow and ice removal, spring clean-up and flood mitigation as required.
• Places new and repairs sign and pavement markings.
• Conducts inspections related to stormwater management.
• Performs snow and ice removal, spring clean-up, flood mitigation and levee maintenance.
• Performs preventative maintenance on the city’s sewer gathering system.
• Repairs and maintains pipelines, valves, meters, and other related equipment.
• Responds to emergency call-backs and works overtime as needed.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Equipment maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

CDL (within 90 days)

Work Zone certification (within 24 months)

Job description

(Regular, Non-Exempt)

Starting Salary Range: $21.60 - $25.93/hour, DOQ

Closing Date: Open until filled, may close at any time

Shift/Workdays and Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 3:30PM

Description

(Regular, Non-Exempt)

Starting Salary Range: $21.60 - $25.93/hour, DOQ

Closing Date: Open until filled, may close at any time

Shift/Workdays and Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 3:30PM

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.

Street

Specific duties of Maintenance Technicians in various areas:

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

Traffic

• Places new and repairs sign and pavement markings

Stormwater

• Conducts inspections and field work related to the stormwater management and stormwater drainage system.
• Performs snow and ice removal, spring clean-up, flood mitigation and levee maintenance.

Wastewater Sewer Maintenance

• Performs preventative maintenance on the city’s sewer gathering system by operating line maintenance equipment.

Water Distribution

• Repairs and maintains pipelines, valves, fire hydrants, water services, meters, and other related equipment.

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.

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 (Class B for Traffic division).
• Work Zone certification for Traffic division (Obtain within 24 months of employment).

Preferred Education And Experience

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Boot, Clothing and Vehicle Allowances, if applicable.
• City issued Cell Phone, if applicable.
• Retirement/Pension - City employees are required by statute to contribute to the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS). Voluntary retirement contributions are offered with Nationwide, Mission Square, and Empower KPERS 457.
• Medical, Dental, Vision - The City offers an excellent benefits package that includes wellness, medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits.
• Paid Holidays - 10.5 paid holidays per year plus one additional floating holiday.
• Paid Vacation - 12 to 26 days per year based on years of service.
• Paid Sick Leave - 12 days per year.
• Paid Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks of paid leave.
• Education Reimbursement, Professional Development. Certifications/Licensure - The City will reimburse up to $8,000 per calendar year for tuition and fees. Professional Development funds are based on department budget. Certification/licensure may be reimbursed by the City.
• Other Benefits - Long-term disability, employer paid group life insurance, basic life insurance, employee assistance program and an array of voluntary benefit options.

The City of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and believe the best workplaces bring together employees with diverse skill sets, backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve common goals. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any basis protected by law.