Street Specialist

City of Garden City•Garden City, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs repair and maintenance work on streets, alleys, and drainage ways, operating and maintaining heavy road and specialized street-maintenance equipment. The role conducts and monitors complex concrete and/or asphalt work and may act as a crew leader responsible for supervising assigned staff at a work site. The position supports snow-season work as required, responds to on-call storm call-outs, and assists other departments with Street Department activities, including special events. Work is performed outdoors in all types of weather and on varied surfaces. The position is subject to the Department’s random drug and alcohol testing program.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One to three years of experience operating and maintaining heavy equipment and performing concrete and/or asphalt work.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to obtain a Kansas CDL driver's license within the first six months of employment.
Knowledge of street repair and maintenance, including curb and gutter, sidewalks, manhole rehabilitation, and related concrete work.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used to maintain and service streets.
Knowledge of safety practices, occupational hazards, traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in operating equipment.
Skill in operating heavy road equipment in various weather conditions.
Ability to perform physical work in various weather conditions.
Ability to understand verbal and written instructions and communicate with City employees.
Ability to bend, kneel, push, pull, reach, hold, stand, walk, jump, sit, and drive; lift up to 100 pounds and lift and carry objects weighing 75–100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Street Department experience, including complex concrete and/or asphalt work in municipal government.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, and service heavy equipment used to build, shape, and maintain streets and alleys, including street graders and loaders.
Service equipment and assist mechanics.
Prepare for and participate in snow-season work as required.
Assist other departments with Street Department-related activities, including special events.
Perform required on-call duty, including storm call-outs.
Maintain equipment, vehicles, tools, supplies, facilities, and grounds.
Act as a crew leader at work sites and effectively supervise assigned staff.
Perform and direct concrete and/or asphalt work, including rebuilding or replacing stairs, wheelchair ramps, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, storm drains, driveway aprons, and special projects.
Review and understand concrete and/or asphalt plans and specifications to meet City standards.
Follow safety procedures, check for traffic and underground utilities, and place traffic cones and signs according to the MUTCD.
Perform other assigned duties that are non-certified.