Summer Maintenance Worker (Multiple Positions)

at Kansas Turnpike Authority in Wichita, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Department: Maintenance

Location: Wichita Maintenance Area

Positions will remain open until filled. Early application is encouraged.

Work is semi-skilled in the operation of light equipment and a variety of tasks of a physically demanding nature. Work assignments are detailed and subject to review by supervisors. Summer employment with the KTA is designed not only to assist an employee in gaining knowledge and experience, but also to complete necessary KTA operations and projects. Learn to operate equipment (e.g. skid steer, Z-turn mowers, and tractors).

The following guidelines will determine eligibility for summer employees:

• Must be physically able to perform job duties as outlined in the job description and pass a drug screen and physical as a condition of employment.
• A summer is defined as having worked more than one month during the period May 1 to August 31 of each year.
• If previously employed by the Authority, must have a favorable recommendation by their previous year's supervisor in order to be re-employed.
• Households with multiple applicants may be limited based on positions available and interest. Relatives and close relationships will be subject to the guidelines in the Employment of Relatives or Close Relationships Policy 4-7-1 in regard to supervisory positions.
• Background checks will be conducted in the first year of employment.
• Any exceptions to the foregoing rules must have the express permission of the Chief Executive Officer.

Summer Employment Program - Department Opportunities

Shop

• Learn service, diagnose, and repair vehicles and equipment used to support roadway operations. 

Structures

• Learn carpentry, concrete construction, and construction basics. 

Maintenance

• Learn roadway operations, construction support, and traffic safety.

Roadside Maintenance

• Learn traffic sign creation and guardrail installation.

Utilities

• Learn plumbing, electrical, and HVAC fundamentals while assisting with maintenance and repairs of facilities and infrastructure systems.

The Kansas Turnpike Authority is an equal and affirmative action employer. We provide all employees and applicants for employment with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, immigration status, marital status, military status, any covered veteran status, disability status, genetic information, caregiving responsibilities or any other basis prohibited by law.

You may also be subject to the following pre-employment requirements: credit check, background check, educational validation, physical, drug and nicotine testing, and driver's license check.