Public Works Maintenance Worker

City of El Dorado, Kansas; El Dorado (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Sick & Personal leave

9 paid holidays

YMCA membership

KPERS Retirement

Longevity pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

City of El Dorado, Kansas seeks an entry-level Maintenance Worker in the Public Works Department to keep streets, alleys and related infrastructure in good repair. The role includes signs, markings, and drainage work under supervision.

The position typically works four ten-hour days (Mon–Thu). Starting pay is $17.45 per hour, with benefits eligibility after initial period. CDL requirements apply within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Entry level position with on-the-job training.
• Possession of Kansas Driver's License; ability to obtain Class B CDL within 90 days.
• Safety-minded, reliable, and able to follow directions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Physical stamina

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

Kansas Driver's License

Class B CDL within 90 days

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

*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.

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information.

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: August 21, 2026

Date Closed: Open until filled.