Top 3 Road maintenance Jobs in Topeka, Ks

ROAD MAINTENANCE TRAINEE
Shawnee County, KS —Shawnee County, KS
- $22.34 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
ROAD MAINTENANCE I (CDL REQ'D)
Shawnee County, KS —Shawnee County, KS
- $24.07 an hour
- Overtime
- CDL B
- Background check
- Writing skills
Equipment Operator - Street Maintenance
Mission Township —Topeka, KS
- $47,871 - $64,475 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Construction site
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance

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ROAD MAINTENANCE I (CDL REQ'D)
Shawnee County, KS —Shawnee County, KS
Offenses (DUI, vehicular homicide, reckless driving, hit and run, etc.) on the driving record. Screen(s) and a review of driving record.
$24.07 an hour

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ROAD MAINTENANCE TRAINEE

Shawnee County, KS
Shawnee County, KS

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Job Details

$22.34 an hour

Qualifications

Snow removal
Grounds maintenance and landscaping equipment operation
Weed control
Paving repair
Construction painting
Paving site grading
Writing skills
Cutting
Flagging for traffic control
Maintenance painting
English
Company vehicle operation
Construction equipment servicing
Paving equipment operation
Driver's License
Construction machinery maintenance
Pavement crack sealing
Highway maintenance
Hand tools
Construction grading
Entry level

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SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS
Position Description

Road Maintenance Trainee

POSITION NUMBER: Various FLSA STATUS: N

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, this position operates a variety of construction equipment to repair and
maintain roads and signs. Performs other duties as required. This position is supervised by the
Assistant Road Supervisor and/or the Bridge, Road, and Traffic Supervisor.

This position is a Trainee position and is limited to 180 days in length. During this time, Trainees
must successfully complete the required probationary period, successfully complete a third-party
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training course, and obtain a Class A CDL. Successful
completion of the probationary period will permit the Road Maintenance Trainee position to be
reclassified as into a Road Maintenance II position.

WORK PERFORMED

30% CDL Training. Completes a multiple week third-party Commercial Driver’s License

(CDL) training course and obtains a Kansas Class A Commercial Driver’s License
(CDL).

50% Routine Maintenance. Operates all road, off-road and traffic maintenance equipment,

required during routine road maintenance activities such as spreading material, cutting and
grading ditches, cleaning ditches, finish grade leveling and blade patching, mowing and
weed eating, snow removal and blading, painting, sign maintenance and installation, and
temporary traffic control. Uses hand tools in support of the above maintenance activities.
This position does not operate “on-road” equipment requiring the operator to possess
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) until after the CDL is obtained.

10% Chip Sealing. Operates the asphalt distributor, including being able to read the gauges for

set-up of spraying asphalt, as well as knowing the maintenance of the machine, including
servicing after use. Operates the chip spreader.

5% Paving. Operates the lay down machine, including clean up after use.

5% Reporting. Fills out time, labor and equipment sheets and must have full knowledge of

work orders and feature numbers pertaining to work done.

Shawnee County Position Description
Road Maintenance Trainee (Various)

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of:
• The care and maintenance of different types of roads.

Service and maintenance requirements of equipment used.

Ability to:
• Work with others in a positive manner.
• Perform strenuous manual labor.

Stand for long periods of time when flagging.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Fill out time, labor and equipment sheets.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language.
Learn work orders and feature numbers.
Be available for emergency call in.

Skill in:
• The maintenance and repair of roads and signage.

Mowing rights-of-way with small to medium sized tractors.

EQUIPMENT USED in general

construction or agriculture.

Must be twenty-one (21) years of age.

Valid Driver’s License and eligible to operate a County-owned vehicle (HR-2013-2).

Driving record that shows: No misdemeanor or felony convictions for traffic/vehicular

offenses (DUI, vehicular homicide, reckless driving, hit and run, etc.) on the driving record
that are less than five (5) years old; No more than two (2) at fault or chargeable accidents
on their driving record that are less than five (5) years old; No more than two (2) traffic
infractions (speeding, failure to yield right of way, etc.) that are less than one (1) year old.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Required to pass a background check, pre-employment/periodic CDL physical(s)/drug

screen(s) and a review of driving record.

Required to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds.

Required to work additional hours (mandatory overtime) and/or may be called to work

based upon the immediate needs of the department, in a proven emergency situation, or as
determined by the appointing authority.

Required to perform physically strenuous work.

Shawnee County Position Description
Road Maintenance Trainee (Various)

This Position Description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position.
Shawnee County reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise. This
Position Description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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ROAD MAINTENANCE I (CDL REQ'D)

Equipment Operator - Street Maintenance

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