Public Works Maintenance Worker

City of El Dorado, Kansas; El Dorado (KS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance and vision & dental

Sick & personal leave

9 paid holidays

YMCA membership

KPERS retirement

Deferred compensation

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

City of El Dorado, Kansas is seeking an entry-level Public Works Maintenance Worker to maintain streets, alleys, and infrastructure. The role involves operating basic equipment, installing street signs and markings, and performing concrete work under supervision.

Applicants benefit from a structured progression; starting pay is determined by education and experience. A valid Kansas driver’s license is required, with Class B CDL to be obtained within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Entry level position; prior experience not required.
• Must possess a valid Kansas Driver's License.
• Class B CDL within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain streets, alleys, parking lots, and drainage areas.
• Respond to supervisor requests accurately and promptly.
• Install and maintain city signs, road markings, striping, and delineators; paint lines and crosswalks.
• Perform concrete sidewalk, curb, gutter, and ramp work as required.

Skills

Streets maintenance

Equipment operation

Sign installation

Concrete work

Safety awareness

Education

Valid Kansas Driver's License

Class B CDL within 90 days

Tools

Heavy equipment (backhoe, loader)

Traffic signs & pavement markings

Job description

Compensation

This position starts at $17.45* per hour. *Hourly rate may vary based on education, experience or qualifications.
Starting pay is determined through our structured step-guidance placement process. This system helps ensure fair and consistent offers by reviewing each candidate’s education, experience, specialized skills, and overall qualifications. Your exact starting rate will fall within the posted range and will reflect where you are placed in the step-guidance system.

Benefits

This position typically works four days a week, with ten-hour workdays from Monday to Thursday. May be subject to emergency call back.
Medical, dental and vision (up to 80% paid by the City of El Dorado)
Sick & Personal leave
Work-Life Balance programs: military leave, civil leave, bereavement leave
9 paid holidays
YMCA membership ($15 a month paid by the City of El Dorado)
KPERS Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Longevity pay
EMPAC Employee Assistance Program
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information. *Regular, full time employees will be eligible for health insurance benefits on the first day of the month following sixty days of full time employment. Health insurance benefits include medical, prescription, dental and vision.

Position Summary

Maintains and operates equipment and performs various maintenance duties within the Public Works Department including streets and infrastructure. Classification level will be based on mastery of skill and division needs.

Essential Functions

• Assists in maintaining the streets, alleys, parking lots, storm drainage areas, etc.
• Responds to requests by immediate supervisor in an accurate, complete and timely manner.
• Assists in the installation and maintenance of City signs, road markings, striping and delineators; paints street lines and crosswalks.
• Performs concrete sidewalk, curb, gutter, and ramp installation and repair as required.

Operating Equipment Activities

• Shows the desire to learn how to operate various heavy equipment, including but not limited to backhoe, loader, trencher, dump trucks, and bobcat assuring for safety of self and others, and following proper operation procedures.

Experience

This is an entry level position, prior experience is not required. Employee is expected to acquire the necessary information and skills to perform the job satisfactorily within six months.

Certifications

Possession of a valid Kansas Driver's License. Possession of a valid Class B CDL or the ability to obtain a Class B CDL within the first 90 days of employment.

Date Opened

10/01/2026

Date Closed

Open until filled.