Maintenance Worker II

KSAL Morning News Extra; Kansas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Salina is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Worker II to operate and maintain essential equipment for the Public Works Department. This role involves leading work crews, ensuring road safety, and contributing to the community's infrastructure. Comprehensive training will be provided, fostering career advancement within the department. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic and a commitment to public service.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Vacation upon hire

Sick leave

CDL training paid

Qualifications

• Two years of progressively responsible work in construction or maintenance.
• Must possess a valid Kansas Class B CDL within one year.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains heavy-duty equipment.
• Oversees work crews and performs maintenance tasks.
• Removes storm debris and snow.

Skills

Leadership

Equipment Operation

Maintenance

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Asphalt equipment

Dump trucks

Front loader

Jackhammer

Street brooms

Job description

MAINTENANCE WORKER II
Public Works / Streets
City of Salina, Kansas

This position requires a strong & dedicated individual to provide an essential contribution in keeping Salina’s Public Works Department running efficiently. Our next Maintenance Worker II will operate & maintain a range of equipment—from powerful street sweepers to heavy-duty trucks—ensuring roads are safe & infrastructure robust. Responsibilities include leading work crews, managing storm debris, & maintaining street safety. This role is more than just a job; it’s a vital position where hard work directly contributes to the strength & safety of Salina’s community.

Career Advancement:Maintenance Worker III, Street Foreman

On-the-Job Training:Training for the Maintenance Worker II position is comprehensive, hands-on experience designed to equip new hires with essential skills for a successful long-term career in Salina’s Public Works Department. The city’s commitment to employee growth is evident as experienced staff members provide thorough guidance, ensuring new employees master the operation & maintenance of a broad range of equipment. Such exposure not only enhances technical abilities but also builds confidence in handling complex tasks independently. Through this engaging training process, employees are empowered to envision a rewarding & enduring career path in public works.

Duties:
·Performs a variety of skilled & semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance, construction & repair of public works, sanitation, utilities, flood control, public buildings & equipment.
·Oversees work crews in the absence of supervisors; may serve as lead worker.
·Operates & maintains light to heavy duty equipment including tandem trucks & other trucks over 28-ton capacity.
·Operates light & medium equipment including street sweepers, backhoes, front-end loaders, rollers, boom trucks & related equipment; uses a variety of hand & power tools.
·Patches streets; performs concrete work.
·Loads & hauls equipment, sand, gravel, asphalt & construction & maintenance materials.
·Assists on the flood control system; services & maintains flood control gates & pumps; makes plumbing repairs.
·Services & performs minor repairs to equipment; performs minor welding.
·Removes storm debris & snow; places barricades.
·Mows & trims trees, grass, weeds & shrubbery.

Education:
·High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience:
·Two (2) years of progressively responsible work in the construction, maintenance & repair of public facilities or similar activities.

Requirements:
·Must live within 40 minutes response time.
·Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license at hire.
·Must possess a valid Kansas Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) with air brake & tanker endorsements, or obtain within one (1) year from the start date of employment.

The City of Salina will pay enrollment fees & hourly wages for employees to attend Class B CDL training at Salina Area Technical College.

Work Type:
·Very heavy, exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or more than 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
·Works in adverse weather conditions.

Machines, Tools, Equipment:
·Asphalt equipment, chain saws, dump trucks, front loader, heaters, hoses, jackhammer, motor grader, pickup, pumps, rakes, rollers, salt spreaders, shovels, street brooms, sweeper, tamps, tractor mowers, vibrators, & weed eaters.

Hours:
·Monday-Friday
·7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Starting Pay DOQ EOE:
·$21.76-22.85/hr.
·$45,247-47,528/yr.
·Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.

Paid Time Off:
·48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
·96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Contact Information

City of Salina
Human Resources Department