Maintenance Technician - Traffic

City of Manhattan Kansas•Manhattan, KS

20h

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician contributes to the Public Works mission by working as a crewmember to support public health and safety and assist with maintenance performed by the assigned division. This Traffic division position places new signs and pavement markings and repairs existing signs and markings. Maintenance Technicians use basic construction knowledge to perform repairs, operate trucks, heavy equipment, and power and hand tools, and perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment. They help secure work areas and maintain safe worksites, respond to public and staff inquiries, keep records of completed work, coordinate with contractors and developers, and attend required meetings and training. Other duties may include producing signs, landscaping, yard repair, meter repairs, and mowing road rights-of-way. The role may also involve emergency call-backs, seasonal emergencies, and overtime as needed. Traffic crew employees must reside within 25 miles of the respective Public Works Shop for call-backs and after-hours or on-call duties. This is a regular, non-exempt, full-time position with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The stated starting salary range is $21.60–$25.93 per hour, depending on qualifications. The position is open until filled and may close at any time.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Obtain and maintain a valid Class B commercial driver’s license for the Traffic division within 90 days of employment.
Obtain Work Zone certification within 24 months of employment.
Reside within a 25-mile radius of the respective Public Works Shop for call-backs and after-hours or on-call duties.

Nice To Haves

Two years of relevant experience in construction or a related area.

Responsibilities

Place new traffic signs and pavement markings and repair existing signs and markings.
Perform repairs using general knowledge of basic construction techniques.
Operate single- or tandem-axle trucks, heavy equipment, and various power and hand tools.
Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
Help secure work areas and maintain safe worksites by placing appropriate warning devices and wearing protective devices.
Answer and respond to public and staff inquiries regarding the division.
Maintain records of completed work.
Work with contractors and developers on repairs and maintenance.
Attend meetings and training as required.
Respond to emergency call-backs, including seasonal emergencies.
Work overtime as needed to complete regular and seasonal work.
Assist supervisors and other departmental personnel with projects that benefit the City or department.
Perform division-specific duties that may include sign production, landscaping, yard repair, meter repairs, and road right-of-way mowing.

Benefits

Boot, clothing, and vehicle allowances, if applicable.
City-issued cell phone, if applicable.
Required participation in the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS); voluntary retirement contributions are available through Nationwide, Mission Square, and Empower KPERS 457.
Wellness, medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits.
10.5 paid holidays per year plus one floating holiday.
12 to 26 days of paid vacation per year based on years of service.
12 days of paid sick leave per year.
Up to six weeks of paid parental leave.
Education reimbursement and professional development support.
Tuition and fees reimbursement up to $8,000 per calendar year; professional development funding depends on the department budget, and certification or licensure may be reimbursed.
Long-term disability coverage.
Employer-paid group life insurance and basic life insurance.
Employee assistance program.
Voluntary benefit options.