Public Works Maintenance Technician I or II

City of Pleasant Hill, MO; Pleasant Hill (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading municipal organization as a Public Works Maintenance Technician, contributing to community infrastructure while developing valuable skills. This role involves operating equipment for maintenance tasks in various departments, ensuring safe and efficient operations in all weather conditions. Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, communication skills, and a willingness to learn.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Generous paid time off

LAGERS L-6 retirement plan

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• General knowledge of tools and ability to work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to repair and maintain infrastructure.
• Work across Water, Sewer, Stormwater, Asphalt, and Streets.

Skills

Communication

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational training

Tools

Tools

Job description

Public Works Maintenance Technician I or II

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Job Details

Position: Public Works Maintenance Technician I or II

Posting Date: 3 days ago

Location: City of Pleasant Hill, MO

Pay Range

This range is provided by the City of Pleasant Hill, MO. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: $19.00/hr - $23.00/hr

About the Role

Join the City of Pleasant Hill as a Public Works Maintenance Technician! This role offers an exciting opportunity to positively impact the community while developing skills in construction and infrastructure maintenance. The department is expanding with new equipment, upgraded vehicles, and additional staff, supported by recent voter-approved funding for infrastructure improvements. Your work will have a visible impact daily.

The Maintenance Technician will perform various tasks including operating equipment to repair and maintain infrastructure. The role involves working in teams across Water, Sewer, Stormwater, Asphalt, and Streets, depending on experience and education. Candidates should have general knowledge of tools, a willingness to learn, good communication skills, and the ability to work safely in all weather conditions. The position may be filled at Level 1 or Level 2 based on qualifications.

Working Environment

Physical requirements include heavy manual work and adaptability to all weather conditions. A full physical requirements description will be provided during the interview process. The position requires a background check, drug screening, and physical exam.

Qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; vocational training is preferred. A valid Class A CDL with endorsements, or the ability to obtain one within 6 months, is required.

Salary and Benefits

The starting salary ranges from $19.00 to $23.18 per hour, depending on qualifications. Benefits include health, dental, life insurance (with 100% paid employee health insurance option), short-term disability, generous paid time off, and a LAGERS L-6 retirement plan with no employee contribution. More information can be found at LAGERS.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Government Administration

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