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Employment TypeSeasonal (Seasonal)
Job Summary Seasonal Opportunities Available Now Seasonal Street Maintenance Worker The City of Olathe is currently accepting applications for Seasonal Street Maintenance Worker positions. These
positions last up to six months and are an excellent way to explore whether public service is for you.
No two days are alike for the City of Olathe's Street Maintenance team.
Every day is different. If you're ready to put your
work ethic and
positive attitude to work in a
fun ,
team-oriented environment, we want to hear from you. As a Street Maintenance Worker, you'll enjoy
hands-on ,
full-time work operating vehicles and equipment, maintaining asphalt and concrete, plowing snow, and so much more. If you like
working outside and
variety in your work, this may be the job for you.
Our Seasonal Street Maintenance Workers participate in
on-the-job training which may include
CDL training. They receive safety gear including boots and clothing.
Starting pay in this role is $19.75/hour depending on experience.
Schedule: 7:30 AM to 4:00, Monday through Friday; Hours may vary in the Summer
A position with the City of Olathe is more than a job - you'll become a member of our family. We are hard-working, honest, reliable professionals who work behind the scenes to make sure our community's infrastructure needs are met. When you join us, you will work on a variety of projects, develop your skills, and solve problems for the benefit of all Olathe residents. Come join our team and help us "Set the Standard for Excellence in Public Service!"
For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.The Street Maintenance Worker I is responsible for performing entry level, semi-skilled work in the inspection, construction, maintenance and repair of the city’s streets, sidewalks, alleys, medians, curbs and gutters. They complete a wide variety of duties, such as hand excavation, heavy lifting, hauling materials, operating tools and heavy equipment, etc, as part of a larger crew. This job is the first level of a three level career progression of Street Maintenance Worker I, II, and III.
Key Responsibilities- Performs construction and maintenance activities including concrete removal, prep and finishing, asphalt removal, prep and finishing, crack seal prep and placement, poly-foam leveling, pothole repairs, and winter snow and ice maintenance operations with direct supervision and instruction; follows established procedures to repair distressed areas in streets, sidewalks, alleyways, and gutters.
- Operates a variety of specialty equipment and vehicles to complete construction and maintenance activities including trucks, snowplows, salt spreader, hand and power tools, and lawn equipment.
- Maintains a safe job site and work environment by ensuring proper traffic control, and safety standards as required by City, County, State and Federal regulations; works safely and collaboratively with other employees in the completion of work assignments.
- Responds to assigned internal/external requests, updating the city’s Computerized Maintenance Management/Asset Management and Work Order Management Software as needed to maintain proper records.
- Performs regular emergency duties, including frequent nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime hours as required to respond to emergency maintenance.
Qualifications Experience : No experience is required.
Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required along with the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
Licenses & Certifications : Must have a valid driver's license and favorable driving record. A class A commercial driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements is required within six months of employment.
