Street Maintenance Worker Trainee

City of Topeka; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Paid Vacation

Life Insurance

Deferred Comp

Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Onsite Health Clinic

In-house Fitness Facility

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The City of Topeka's Street division seeks a Street Maintenance Worker Trainee to perform manual labor in street maintenance, curbs, gutters, and snow/ice control. Training is provided with company-paid time to obtain a Class A CDL by the end of six months.

This essential role requires after-hours availability and steady year-round employment. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and being at least 18 years old at hire.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with training program.
• CDL training available during six-month probation.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor on streets, curbs and gutters.
• Assist with snow/ice control and emergency work as needed.

Skills

Manual labor

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Topeka's Street division is seeking a hard-working individual to join its team as a Street Maintenance Worker Trainee. Incumbents in this position perform a variety of manual labor in the maintenance of street surfaces, curbs and gutters, and snow and ice control. Work includes pick and shovel work, asphalt patching, crack sealing, placing concrete, spreading rock, transporting construction material, and operating snow and ice removal equipment.

This is an entry-level position with an excellent field training program to assist incumbents in obtaining the skills needed for advancement. Trainees will receive training and assistance on company-paid time to obtain a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL), which is required by the conclusion of the six-month initial hire probationary period. Training, study time, and equipment are all provided by the City.

This is steady, year-round employment. This is considered an essential position, and incumbents must be available for after-hour snow/ice removal and other emergency work as needed.

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age at time of hire.

This position starts at $19.97 per hour with an increase to $20.43 per hour following the successful completion of the six-month initial-hire probationary period.

The City of Topeka offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System.
• Generous paid Vacation and Sick leave
• Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Deferred Comp Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
• Free in-house fitness facility
• Employee Assistance Program

The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer