Public Works Maintenance Tech – Day Shift

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

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.