Street Operator

at City of Derby in Derby, Kansas, United States

Job Description

The City of Derby strives to be an employer of choice and our desire is to attract and retain honest, hardworking and motivated employees who are committed to providing the highest quality of service to the citizens of Derby.  We offer competitive wages, competitive benefits, including affordable health insurance with no deductible and no coinsurance and retirement benefits.  We also offer Paid Vacation on day of hire and Alternative Work Schedules to help employees achieve work-life balance. Contact us today to see how we can help you achieve your career goals. Starting pay: $21.03 per hour. Details related to the position are below:

A Typical Workday May Include:

• Repair and maintain all city streets, curbs, and sidewalks.
• Clean, repair, and patch potholes and cracks.
• Paint street markings, crosswalks, street lane lines, and other necessary markings.
• Clean streets with street sweeper.
• Pour and finish concrete for sidewalks, ADA improvements, valley gutters and special projects.
• Remove snow and ice from streets.
• Operate motor vehicle and other equipment as required on a regular basis.
• Maintain all division equipment in a good and working order.
• Troubleshoot problems with department equipment.
• Clear and remove snow and ice from city facilities.
• Organize and maintain the division facilities in a clean and safe condition.
• Participate in building, repairing, and maintaining shelters and buildings on public grounds. This includes roofing, general construction, concrete work, and painting.
• Prepare facilities and equipment for winter or adverse weather when needed.
• May provide instruction to new employees in the proper method of completing tasks.
• Clean and maintain streams, channels, and storm water systems within the city.
• Clean storm drain inlets.
• Repair and maintain storm drains, culverts and any drainage channels or ditches.
• Repair and or maintain water retention ponds as part of the storm drainage system.

Veterans Preference

The City of Derby provides veterans preference in accordance with K.S.A. 73-201 et seq. Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit a DD-214 and any other required documentation at the time of application. Veterans preference ensures that qualified veterans and certain eligible family members are given consideration in hiring for public employment.

Accessibility:

If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at Phone: 316-788-1519, Email: jobs@derbyweb.com

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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