Street Maintenance Worker

Salina Ks; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

CDL training

CDL certification assistance

Job summary

City of Salina in Salina, KS seeks a Street Maintenance Worker to maintain streets and related infrastructure. You will operate equipment, patch streets, assist with flood control and perform minor repairs while supporting community safety.

The role includes on‑the‑job training, CDL training opportunities, and a focus on work‑life balance with limited overtime. HS diploma and KS driver’s license are required; CDL preferred or obtainable within one year.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• One year of construction or maintenance work preferred.
• Must live within 40 minutes response time and have KS driver's license at hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform street, sewer, building and other municipal facility maintenance tasks.
• Operate and maintain light to heavy equipment and tools.
• Ensure public safety in construction zones per MUTCD.

Skills

Driver's license (KS)

Heavy labor capability

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL (preferred)

Job description

STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER
City of Salina, Kansas
Public Works / Streets Division

The Street Maintenance Worker plays a critical role in maintaining safe & efficient infrastructure for Salina’s citizens by performing tasks like street repairs, debris removal, & operating essential equipment. Workers ensure the community remains accessible & safe during all seasons. The position offers valuable hands‑on experience with construction & public safety, aligning with industry standards for municipal maintenance roles. The City of Salina supports a strong work‑life balance by limiting overtime & providing training opportunities for professional growth, including CDL certification. This role emphasizes teamwork & community impact, benefiting both the employee & citizens.

On-the-job Training

Street Maintenance Workers are provided on‑the‑job training by experienced staff who offer hands‑on guidance in operating specialized equipment, performing street repairs, & maintaining public infrastructure. New employees are supported every step of the way, ensuring they gain confidence & proficiency in their tasks. This mentorship fosters a collaborative work environment where continuous learning is encouraged, laying the foundation for a long & rewarding career.

Duties

• Performs a variety of semi‑skilled & skilled manual labor in the construction & maintenance of streets, storm sewers, buildings & other municipal facilities.
• May act as lead worker for new and/or seasonal employees; oversees work crews in the absence of supervisors.
• Operates & maintains light to heavy duty equipment including tandem trucks, street sweepers, backhoes, front‑end loaders, rollers, boom trucks & related equipment; uses a variety of hand & power tools.
• Patches streets; determines repair requirements & calculates pavement materials & quantities; understands mathematical concepts to include basic arithmetic; performs concrete & masonry work.
• Loads & hauls equipment, sand & gravel, asphalt & other construction & maintenance materials.
• Provides public safety in construction zones in accordance with the MUTCD.
• Assists on the flood control system; services & maintains flood control gates & pumps; makes plumbing repairs.
• Services & performs minor equipment repairs; performs minor welding.
• Removes storm debris & snow; places barricades.
• Mows & trims trees, grass, weeds & shrubbery; applies pesticides.

Education

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience

• One (1) year construction or maintenance work.

Requirements

• Must live within 40 minutes response time.
• Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license at hire.
• Preferred possession of a valid Kansas Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) with air brakes & tanker endorsements, or obtain within one (1) year from start date.

The City of Salina will pay enrollment fees & pay hourly wages for employees to attend Class B CDL training at Salina Area Technical College.

Work Type

• Very heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Works outside with adverse conditions possible.

Equipment

• Asphalt equipment, backhoes, boom trucks, brooms, chain saw, concrete vibrator, dump trucks, earth vibrator & tamps, front‑end loaders, hand & power tools, hoes, jackhammer, light to heavy duty equipment, mud‑jack, rakes, pickup, pumps, rollers, salt spreaders, shovel, street sweepers, tandem trucks, tractor mowers, tractor loader, & weed‑eaters.

Starting Pay DOQ EOE

• $21.14-22.20/hr.
• $43,971-46,176/yr.
• Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.

Paid Time Off

• 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
• 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

We consider applicants for all jobs without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department at 785-309-5710.

ADA Notice

For needed accommodations, please call 785-309-5745 Office or 785-309-5747 TDD Number between the hours of 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Every effort will be made to accommodate known disabilities. For material or speech access, please call at least 5 working days prior to the event.

The City of Salina is an E-Verify employer

City of Salina Human Resources Department
City/County Building
300 W. Ash Street, Room 200
Salina, KS 67401