Mechanic / Street Maintenance Worker

City of Abilene, Texas; Abilene (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Abilene Public Works is seeking a Street Maintenance Worker I for full-time, 40 hours per week with potential overtime. The role involves semi-skilled and unskilled labor in street repair, sign maintenance, flood control, and storm drains.

Strong mechanical aptitude and the willingness to learn are essential. Under supervision, you will operate equipment, perform curb maintenance, install signs, and respond to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position, no prior experience required, but preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; valid Kansas Driver's License required.
• Ability to learn quickly and work in varying weather and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Performs street and curb maintenance procedures.
• Safely operates departmental equipment.
• Installs and replaces street signs and pavement markings.
• Performs snow and ice control procedures.
• Responds to emergency call-outs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Equipment operation

Reading/writing instructions

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vehicle maintenance basics

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13696376 **Position Summary:** The City of Abilene Public Works Department is accepting applications for a full-time Street Maintenance worker, 40 hours a week, with the potential for intermittent overtime. This position is responsible for performing semi-skilled and unskilled labor in the repairs and maintenance of streets, signs, flood control, and storm drains. This employee should possess a strong mechanical aptitude and the ability and willingness to learn quickly.

• The City of Abilene offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Wages subject to qualifications and experience.
• The City of Abilene conducts background checks and drug screening on all potential candidates.
• The City of Abilene is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. **Department** Public Works **Reports To** Public Works Director/Streets Superintendent **FLSA Status**Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime pay) **Retirement**KPERS **Job Description:** This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. **Summary:** Under the supervision of the Streets Superintendent, Street Maintenance Worker I is a non-exempt position under the FLSA that performs semi-skilled and unskilled labor in the repair and maintenance of streets and Rights-of-Way. This position is responsible for operating a variety of equipment and performing manual labor in the maintenance of streets, signs, flood control, and storm drains. This employee should possess a strong mechanical aptitude and the ability and willingness to learn quickly. **Essential Job Functions:**
• Performs street and curb maintenance procedures;
• Safely and effectively operate departmental equipment;
• Installs and replaces street signs and pavement markings;
• Perform snow and ice control procedures;
• Respond to emergency call-outs. **Ancillary Job Functions:
• Assists other divisions of Public Works as needed;
• Assists other departments as the need arises;
• Assists with repairs to water and sewer lines; **Education and Experience:** This is an entry-level position, so no previous experience is required, but it is preferred. Employees are expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within six months of employment. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, and a valid Kansas Driver\'s License is required. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** (Not all inclusive) The ability and willingness to learn about equipment maintenance and construction materials is required. This employee must be able to operate trucks, hand tools, small-motorized equipment, and other departmental equipment. The ability to read and interpret written instructions, as well as effective oral and written communication skills, are required. **Work Environment:**Adverse working conditions are present in this position. Exposure to hazardous chemicals is expected. This position may require duties to be performed in all types of weather conditions. **Physical Abilities:** Manual labor, including lifting and carrying heavy material, pushing, pulling, and operating departmental equipment, is required to perform the daily duties of this position.