Street Specialist

City of Garden City, KS; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Garden City, KS is seeking a street maintenance worker to repair and maintain streets, alleys, and drainage. The role involves operating heavy road equipment and performing concrete/asphalt work according to City standards.

Responsibilities include equipment upkeep, snow season readiness, and serving as crew leader on worksites. Valid KS driver's license required; CDL within six months may be needed. On-call duties and safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of experience with heavy equipment and street concrete/asphalt work.
• Valid driver's license; Kansas CDL within six months.
• Municipal Street Dept. experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and operates all heavy equipment in building, shaping and maintaining streets and alleys.
• Maintains and operates street graders and loaders.
• Services equipment and assists mechanics.
• Prepares for and participates in work activities during snow season as required.
• Assists other departments with Street Department related activities, including special events.
• Required on call duty, including storm call outs.
• Subject to the Departments Random Drug/Alcohol testing program.
• Maintains equipment, vehicles, tools, supplies, facilities, and grounds.
• Acts as crew leader on the work site and is responsible for the effective supervision of assigned staff.
• Performs and directs concrete and/or asphalt work such as rebuilding or replacing stairs, wheelchair ramps, curb and gutter, sidewalks, storm drains, ramps, driveway aprons and special projects.
• Reviews and understands concrete and/or asphalt plans and specifications to meet City Standards.
• Ensures safety of City equipment, private property, and others by following proper safety procedures, checking for traffic and underground utilities; sets out traffic cones and signs according to MUTCD.
• Performs any other duties as assigned as long as it is non-certified.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Concrete & asphalt work

Safety procedures

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–3 years experience with heavy equipment & concrete/asphalt

Valid driver's license; Kansas CDL within 6 months

Job description

This position is responsible for work activities for the repair and maintenance of streets, alleys, and drainage ways. Operate and maintain heavy road and specialized street maintenance equipment. Responsible for conducting and monitoring complex and precise concrete and/or asphalt work.

• Maintains and operates all heavy equipment in building, shaping and maintaining streets and alleys.
• Maintains and operates street graders and loaders.
• Services equipment and assists mechanics.
• Prepares for and participates in work activities during snow season as required.
• Assists other departments with Street Department related activities, including special events.
• Required "on call" duty, including storm call outs.
• Subject to the Departments Random Drug/Alcohol testing program.
• Maintains equipment, vehicles, tools, supplies, facilities, and grounds.
• Acts as crew leader on the work site and is responsible for the effective supervision of assigned staff.
• Performs and directs concrete and/or asphalt work such as rebuilding or replacing stairs, wheelchair ramps, curb and gutter, sidewalks, storm drains, ramps, driveway aprons and special projects.
• Reviews and understands concrete and/or asphalt plans and specifications to meet City Standards.
• Ensures the safety of City equipment, private property, and others by following proper safety procedures, checking for traffic and underground utilities; sets out traffic cones and signs according to the MUTCD.
• Performs any other duties as assigned as long as it is non-certified.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures used in street repair and maintenance to include curb and gutter, sidewalks, manhole rehabilitation and related concrete work. Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in maintaining and servicing streets. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures. Skill in the operation of heavy road equipment in various weather conditions. Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and servicing of heavy equipment. Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in operating equipment. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices and procedures. Ability to perform physical work activities in various weather conditions. Ability to understand verbal and written instructions. Ability to communicate with City employees.

Education, Certification and Experience:

High school diploma or GED. One to three years of experience operating and maintaining heavy equipment and concrete and/or asphalt work required. Street department experience including complex concrete and/or asphalt work in municipal government preferred. Valid driver's license required but must be able to obtain a Kansas CDL driver's license within the first six months of employment. Employer-paid CDL training and testing may be provided in accordance with a training reimbursement agreement between the City and the employee.

Environment:

Work is performed in all types of weather. Majority of work is performed outdoors, i.e. moderate to extreme cold and heat, snow, rain, hail, sleet, high and gusting winds, dust, and dry conditions. Surfaces: Includes, but not limited to dirt, sand, gravel, concrete, asphalt, grass and wood.

Physical Characteristics:

Includes, but not limited to, bend, kneel, push, pull, reach, hold, stand, walk, jump, sit, drive, and ability to lift up to 100 pounds and lifting and carrying objects weighing 75-100.