Street Maintenance Worker I

The City of Lenexa is actively hiring for a full time Street Maintenance Worker to come join the Municipal Services Public Works team Our mission is to provide the community with outstanding public service by maintaining the citys infrastructure and facilities with integrity and innovation The City of Lenexa s Municipal Services Department is a nationally accredited agency by the American Public Works Association The ideal candidate will love spending time outdoors and be willing to get your hands dirtyhave a positive attitude be enthusiastic and take pride in your accomplishmentsbe motivated by seeing the immediate results of hard workcontribute to our Core Values as a City and department and enjoy supporting our communitywant a stable predictable and known schedule with 40 hours per week Monday through Friday regardless of weatherAny work outside of the normal hours is typically known well in advance for things such as our festivals and events While there is less notice for snow events information regarding schedules and expectations are shared as early as possible as snow and ice enter the forecast The Steet Maintenance Worker position is an entry level position that is responsible for maintaining the street infrastructure in Lenexa KS We will provide you with on the job training and help you earn your CDL You will have the opportunity to learn and grow through the maintenance worker career track program to achieve levels I II and III The Street Crew maintains Lenexas street network of approximately 820 lane miles of roads and 3678 miles of hikingbiking trails Maintenance of the streets and trails includes sidewalk repairs street sweeping pothole patching broken curb repair mill and overlay and microslurry sealing The Streets Division is also responsible for the Pavement Management Program Snow and ice removal Dumpster Days and emergency response during natural disasters The Streets crews contribute to maintaining the high standards set for the appearance of the City of Lenexa many times seeing the immediate results of their hard work Position Summary The Street Maintenance I position is an entry level semi skilled work in maintaining street surfaces road bases curbs and gutters trails sidewalks and snow and ice control Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Street Foreman serving on a work crew of five or fewer Essential Functions Asphalt maintenance and paving Responsible for milling removal crack sealing base failure repairs patching pothole repairs and the paving of sections of roadways Concrete maintenance Responsible for removal patching leveling and replacement of sidewalks pads curbs and gutters SnowIce maintenance Responsible for the ice and snow removal on City roadways and parking lots Performs a variety of manual labor including asphalt patching crack sealing pouring concrete spreading rock loading or unloading trucks transporting construction material cutting tall grass and weeds operating snow removal equipment and compacting road base Operates trucks single and tandem axle dump trucks snow removal equipment rollers skid steer loaders backhoes front end loaders concrete saws hand and power tools etc Performs walk around inspections on equipment prior to operation replenishes fluid levels and completes required log Operates all machinery in a safe and judicious manner according to the manufacturers operation manual Cleans and performs routine maintenance and minor repairs to assigned equipment as needed Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor Responds to snow and ice removal and other emergencies including weekends before and after hours and holidays Drives City andor personal vehicle to perform essential functions of position Qualifications Minimum High school diploma or GED or two years of experience in a construction related field Must possess a valid Class A commercial drivers license CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements and Work Zone Safety Certification including Flagger or obtain within 180 days from hire date Environment and Physical Factors This is medium physical work requiring the ability to stand and walk; the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to approximately 60 lbs; the ability to work in cramped or confined spaces; hear warning alarms radio transmissions etc routinely; the ability to traverse open grounds and construction areas; the ability to step up and out of tandem truck or vehicle; and crawl stoop bend climb twist and maintain balance as needed This position requires the ability to work in extreme weather conditions of all kinds; the ability to tolerate exposure to pollen traffic and machine exhaust; the ability to tolerate exposure to smoke from prescribed burning; and the ability to work safely in hazardous situations Salary and Benefits The hiring range for the Street Maintenance Worker I is 2010 to 2262 per hour Defined career growth every 2 years to reach a level III by 4 years of employment Clothing allowance jeans shirts jackets 400 annually Boot allowance 170 annually Personal protective equipment city issued Additional 200 per hour on top of the base hourly rate of pay during the winter months On the job training Free or low cost on site medical clinic Six weeks paid parental leave Work with the best equipment tools and new vehicles 4 employer retirement contribution with optional 2 match Tuition reimbursement up to 4500 per year Additional personal leave during first year of employment for new employees Minimum 2 weeks vacation for first year 10 paid holidays per year Paid sick leave and personal leave Free individual membership to the Lenexa Rec Center City of Lenexa strives to be an inclusive place to work Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of pre employment physical drug screen and background check Candidates with prior criminal convictions are encouraged to submit applications for positions where they meet the minimum andor desired qualifications and will not automatically be excluded from the recruitment process #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Lenexa