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City of Arkansas City* Street and Stormwater Maintenance Technician in Arkansas City, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13528250
Description
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If you take pride in skilled maintenance and mechanical work and want to serve your community, this role offers both. The Street & Stormwater Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining critical public infrastructure, operating and repairing equipment, and ensuring roadways and stormwater systems function safely and efficiently. This is a career for an individual who values hard work, teamwork, and the importance of dependable public service.\ \ *At the City of Arkansas City, we offer an outstanding benefits package that includes health and dental coverage, KPERS retirement benefits, paid time off, holidays, and opportunities for growth and development.\ \ *Please see sections of the Street & Stormwater Maintenance Technician job description below:
\ Fleet Maintenance
- Provide preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and filter replacement on gasoline and diesel engines.
- Replace bearings, seals, belts, hoses, fittings, and other mechanical components.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues in field equipment.
- Maintain maintenance logs, service records, and parts usage documentation.
- Identify worn or failing components and recommend repairs or replacements.
- Extend the service life of vehicles and equipment through proper repair and maintenance practices
Lead Worker & Crew Coordination
- Serve as lead worker on street and stormwater construction and maintenance projects.
- Plan, assign, and coordinate daily work activities for crews under general direction of the supervisor.
- Provide on-the-job guidance, instruction, and technical assistance to Maintenance Worker I and II staff.
Advanced Infrastructure Maintenance
- Perform advanced maintenance, repair, and replacement of streets, roadways, and stormwater drainage systems.
- Inspect streets and drainage systems, evaluate conditions, and determine appropriate corrective actions.
- Perform complex pavement repair, pipe replacement, ditching, grading, and chip-and-seal operations.
Advanced Equipment & Vehicle Operation
- Operate heavy and specialized construction and maintenance equipment, including large trucks and stormwater equipment.
- Ensure routine inspection, cleaning, and preventive maintenance of assigned equipment and tools.
- Identify equipment defects and coordinate repairs or maintenance needs with the supervisor.
Safety & Work Zone Leadership
- Establish, oversee, and adjust work zones and traffic control in hazardous or high-traffic environments.
- Ensure compliance with safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Support Services & General Duties
- Assist with related Public Services activities such as solid waste collection, facility support, or emergency response as assigned.
- Maintain records related to maintenance activities, materials, and equipment use.
- Attend required training, workshops, and safety meetings .
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Position Requirements and Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\ Position Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum two (2) years as a Street & Stormwater Maintenance Worker II or two (2) years of comparable advanced public works or construction experience.
- Ability to meet the Physical Capacity Profile Level 4 requirements of the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of gasoline and diesel engine operation, diagnostics, and repairs.
Knowledge of drivetrain systems including transmissions, clutches, differentials, and axles.\<