Public Works Maintenance Worker

City of El Dorado; El Dorado (KS); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental and vision coverage (8

Sick & personal leave

Work-Life Balance programs: military/c

9 paid holidays

YMCA membership

KPERS Retirement

Longevity pay

EMPAC Employee Assistance Program

Descripción de la vacante

The City of El Dorado is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Worker in the Public Works Department to help maintain streets and infrastructure. Starting pay is $17.45 per hour with step-guidance placement based on education and experience.

Typical four 10-hour days, with potential emergency call-backs, and a benefits package including health coverage, leave benefits, and retirement plans.

Formación

• Entry level position; Six months to acquire necessary information and skills.
• Possession of a valid Kansas Driver's License.
• Possession of a valid Class B CDL or ability to obtain within the first 90 days of employment.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in maintaining the streets, alleys, parking lots, storm drainage areas, etc.
• Respond to requests by immediate supervisor in an accurate, complete and timely manner.
• Assist 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.

Conocimientos

Driver's license (Kansas)

Descripción del empleo

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

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.

Date Opened: 10/01/2026

Date Closed:Open until filled.

This job description does not exclusively outline the duties expected of the employee in this role. Employees may need to adhere to additional job-related directives and fulfill other job-related tasks upon request, adhering to relevant state and federal regulations. Some job responsibilities outlined here may be subject to potential adjustments in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.

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Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Employment with the City of El Dorado offers people the opportunity to serve the community as well as work in a professional and fulfilling career environment.

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The City of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

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.