Street Maintenance Worker Trainee
About The Position
The City of Topeka's Street division is seeking a hard-working individual to join its team as a Street Maintenance Worker Trainee. This position performs a variety of manual labor in the maintenance of street surfaces, curbs and gutters, and snow and ice control. This includes pick and shovel work, asphalt patching, crack sealing, placing concrete, spreading rock, transporting construction material, and operating snow and ice removal equipment. This is an entry-level position with an excellent field training program to assist incumbents in obtaining the skills needed for advancement. Trainees will receive training and assistance on company-paid time to obtain a Class A commercial drivers license (CDL), which is required by the conclusion of the six-month initial hire probationary period. Training, study time, and equipment are all provided by the City. This is steady, year-round employment. Incumbents must be available for after-hour snow/ice and other emergency work as needed.
Requirements
- Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class C Kansas drivers license and city insurable driving record.
- Must be 18 years of age at time of hire.
Responsibilities
- Maintenance of street surfaces
- Maintenance of curbs and gutters
- Snow and ice control
- Pick and shovel work
- Asphalt patching
- Crack sealing
- Placing concrete
- Spreading rock
- Transporting construction material
- Operating snow and ice removal equipment
Benefits
- Health/Dental/Prescription Insurance
- Kansas Public Employee Retirement System
- Generous paid Vacation and Sick leave
- Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
- Deferred Comp Savings Plan
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
- Free in-house fitness facility
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
