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Maintenance Worker (I) - 617 - Traffic Maintenance
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Maintenance Worker I Traffic Maintenance
The City of Wichita Public Works & Utilities is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Worker to join our team and support the upkeep of city facilities, streets, grounds, and equipment. This role is essential to ensuring safe, functional, and well-maintained infrastructure that serves residents across our community. As a Maintenance Worker, you will perform a wide range of semiskilled tasksinvolving repairing and maintaining streets and equipment and also maintaining and repairing traffic signs and pavement markings. The position offers the opportunity to work outdoors in all seasons, apply practical problem-solving skills, and operate tools and equipment that directly support city operations. This is hands-on work where no two days are the same, making it a highly valued position that keeps Wichita running safely and efficiently. The days and hours for this position: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30 PM Bargaining Unit: Service Employee's International (SEIU) Employees within the department or division shall be given first consideration Examples of Work Performed
Performs semiskilled building maintenance tasks, such as making minor repairs to chairs, flooring, windows, and sash cords. Performs building and equipment maintenance duties including rough carpentry and plumbing work, plastering and cement work, painting and minor electrical repair work. Paints traffic markings on streets, and erects, repairs, and paints traffic signals and signs in a shop or in the field. Makes boxes, forms, and frames, and performs other semiskilled carpentry tasks. May perform some routine custodial duties. Performs semiskilled grounds maintenance tasks, such as operating power mowers, edgers, irrigation equipment and related devices. Completion of work assignments will require the operation of a vehicle. These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed. Requirements of Work
Working knowledge of the methods, practices, tools and materials used in maintenance work. Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions related to maintenance work. Ability to interpret and work from rough sketches and penciled layouts. Ability to tolerate exposure to airborne environmental nuisances associated with traffic and machine exhaust, open grounds, and construction. Ability to use hand tools, portable power tools, and equipment needed in building maintenance and repair work. Ability to safely and effectively use a jackhammer. Ability to sense approaching traffic. Ability to climb stairs and ladders; to bend, twist, and reach as necessary to repair equipment. Ability to maneuver into and/or onto vehicular equipment with two-foot steep first step, and onto frame or fender as required to perform fluid/filter check daily and maintenance every 100 hours or as needed on mowers and plows. Ability to lift and carry bulky items, weighing up to 90 pounds (up to 300 pounds with the assistance of another person); load repair equipment and materials onto a hand truck and move where needed; and occasionally carry up to 80-pound bundles of materials while climbing a ladder. Ability to use post hole digger. Ability to shovel snow and lift the load up to four feet high. Ability to work outdoors when inclement weather conditions exist. Ability to distinguish colors accurately. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other Departments, and representatives of other organizations. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas class A commercial driver's license with tanker and air brake endorsement. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country. This position will require working outdoors in inclement weather including but not limited to, rain, snow, ice, sleet, heat, and humidity plus snow and ice removal and/or emergency response operations that would include operating equipment and vehicles on overnight shifts, weekends and in low-light and low visibility conditions, or other adverse weather conditions. An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. Experience and Training
Required Experience and Training Six months of experience in general maintenance, and repair skills involved with construction, mechanical, or streets and painting maintenance. A valid driver's license. Ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License with Tanker and Air Brake endorsement within 60 days of hire. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country. You must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America without the need of a sponsorship. Preferred Experience and Training A valid Class A Commercial Driver License with Tanker and Air Brake endorsement. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links: .pdf (Download PDF reader) .12ScreenRdr.pdf (Download PDF reader) .pdf (Download PDF reader) City of Wichita Full-Time Employee Benefits VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance. HEALTH INSURANCE UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. LIFE INSURANCE Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife. SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age. VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment. RETIREMENT - The City offers two
The City of Wichita Public Works & Utilities is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Worker to join our team and support the upkeep of city facilities, streets, grounds, and equipment. This role is essential to ensuring safe, functional, and well-maintained infrastructure that serves residents across our community. As a Maintenance Worker, you will perform a wide range of semiskilled tasksinvolving repairing and maintaining streets and equipment and also maintaining and repairing traffic signs and pavement markings. The position offers the opportunity to work outdoors in all seasons, apply practical problem-solving skills, and operate tools and equipment that directly support city operations. This is hands-on work where no two days are the same, making it a highly valued position that keeps Wichita running safely and efficiently. The days and hours for this position: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30 PM Bargaining Unit: Service Employee's International (SEIU) Employees within the department or division shall be given first consideration Examples of Work Performed
Performs semiskilled building maintenance tasks, such as making minor repairs to chairs, flooring, windows, and sash cords. Performs building and equipment maintenance duties including rough carpentry and plumbing work, plastering and cement work, painting and minor electrical repair work. Paints traffic markings on streets, and erects, repairs, and paints traffic signals and signs in a shop or in the field. Makes boxes, forms, and frames, and performs other semiskilled carpentry tasks. May perform some routine custodial duties. Performs semiskilled grounds maintenance tasks, such as operating power mowers, edgers, irrigation equipment and related devices. Completion of work assignments will require the operation of a vehicle. These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed. Requirements of Work
Working knowledge of the methods, practices, tools and materials used in maintenance work. Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions related to maintenance work. Ability to interpret and work from rough sketches and penciled layouts. Ability to tolerate exposure to airborne environmental nuisances associated with traffic and machine exhaust, open grounds, and construction. Ability to use hand tools, portable power tools, and equipment needed in building maintenance and repair work. Ability to safely and effectively use a jackhammer. Ability to sense approaching traffic. Ability to climb stairs and ladders; to bend, twist, and reach as necessary to repair equipment. Ability to maneuver into and/or onto vehicular equipment with two-foot steep first step, and onto frame or fender as required to perform fluid/filter check daily and maintenance every 100 hours or as needed on mowers and plows. Ability to lift and carry bulky items, weighing up to 90 pounds (up to 300 pounds with the assistance of another person); load repair equipment and materials onto a hand truck and move where needed; and occasionally carry up to 80-pound bundles of materials while climbing a ladder. Ability to use post hole digger. Ability to shovel snow and lift the load up to four feet high. Ability to work outdoors when inclement weather conditions exist. Ability to distinguish colors accurately. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other Departments, and representatives of other organizations. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas class A commercial driver's license with tanker and air brake endorsement. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country. This position will require working outdoors in inclement weather including but not limited to, rain, snow, ice, sleet, heat, and humidity plus snow and ice removal and/or emergency response operations that would include operating equipment and vehicles on overnight shifts, weekends and in low-light and low visibility conditions, or other adverse weather conditions. An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. Experience and Training
Required Experience and Training Six months of experience in general maintenance, and repair skills involved with construction, mechanical, or streets and painting maintenance. A valid driver's license. Ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License with Tanker and Air Brake endorsement within 60 days of hire. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country. You must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America without the need of a sponsorship. Preferred Experience and Training A valid Class A Commercial Driver License with Tanker and Air Brake endorsement. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links: .pdf (Download PDF reader) .12ScreenRdr.pdf (Download PDF reader) .pdf (Download PDF reader) City of Wichita Full-Time Employee Benefits VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance. HEALTH INSURANCE UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. LIFE INSURANCE Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife. SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age. VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment. RETIREMENT - The City offers two