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Kansas Employer Street Maintenance Worker in Salina, Kansas
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CITY OF SALINA
POSITION DESCRIPTION
CLASS TITLE: Street Maintenance Worker GR: 105 FLSA: NE DATE: 11/21/2022
DEPARTMENT: Public Works DIVISION: General Services
REPORTS TO: Supervisor or division foreman APPROVED: JOB CODE: 7037
or assigned lead worker
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under supervision; performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance, construction and
repair of public works, sanitation, utilities, flood control, and equipment; operates light to heavy duty equipment.
Work varies requiring interpretative judgement within prescribed standards and procedures.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
o Oversees work crews in the absence of supervisors
o Operates and maintains light to heavy duty equipment including tandem trucks and other heavy equipment
o Operates street sweepers, backhoes, front-end loaders, rollers, boom trucks and related equipment; uses a
variety of hand and power tools
o Patches streets; determines repair requirements and calculates pavement materials and quantities
o Loads and hauls equipment, sand and gravel, asphalt and other construction and maintenance materials
o Provides public safety in construction zones in accordance with the MUTCD
o Performs concrete and masonry work
o Assists on the flood control system; services and maintains flood control gates and pumps; makes plumbing
repairs
o Services and performs minor equipment repairs; performs minor welding
o Removes storm debris and snow; places barricades
o Mows and trims trees, grass, weeds and shrubbery; applies pesticides
o Performs overtime as needed and other duties as assigned
SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS:
May act as lead worker for new and/or seasonal employees
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to the following:
o High school diploma or G.E.D.
o One (1) year of experience in construction or maintenance work
o Possession of a valid Kansas drivers license
o Preferred possession of a valid Kansas Class B commercial drivers license (CDL) with air brake & tanker
endorsements, or ability to obtain within one (1) year from the start date of employment
The City of Salina will pay enrollment fees and pay hourly wages for employees to attend Class B CDL training
at Salina Area Technical College.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS:
This position has a 40-minute response time by way of the most direct route and within the posted speed limits;
or must live within the city limits of Salina, Bennington, Minneapolis, McPherson, Solomon, Abilene, or
Carneiro.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public. (Daily)
Perform assigned projects properly and efficiently. (Daily)
Maintain and safely operate equipment. (Daily)
Operate both manual and automatic transmission vehicles. (Daily)
Apply the knowledge of materials, equipment and procedures to perform maintenance and construction
activities. (Daily)
CLASS TITLE: Street Maintenance Worker Department: PW Page 2
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Work Type: Very heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of
force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Climbing/Balancing: Climb inclines, uneven surfaces, balance required
Walking: Extensive amount required
Stooping/Bending: Frequently
Stand/Sit: S it about 10 percent of the time
Reaching: Frequent, overhead as well as horizontal
Vision: Adequate to perform essential job functions
Color Vision: Adequate to perform essential functions
Hearing: Adequate to perform essential functions
Speech: Express ideas and be understood
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently operates a clutch operated vehicle and construction equipment
Manual Dexterity: Frequently operates construction equipment
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/EXPOSURES:
Inside/Outside: Work outside
Cold/Heat: Adverse conditions possible
Wet/Dry: Adverse conditions possible
Noise/Vibrations: Heavy construction noise
Hazards: Frequent exposure to traffic safety and construction areas
Fumes/Dust/Odors: Frequent exposure to dust, fumes and odors
Infections Diseases: Low exposure
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Ability to read and comprehend written material.
Ability to listen