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City of Manhattan, KS - Manhattan, KS
posted 16 days ago
About the position
The City of Manhattan is seeking a dedicated individual to organize, direct, supervise, and evaluate personnel in the performance of daily work assignments to upgrade and maintain City infrastructure and public services. This position functions as a leader of maintenance teams within the department, overseeing maintenance teams in the performance of repairs, construction, installation, and maintenance duties related to roadways, bridges, drainage systems, sanitary sewer systems, and other public infrastructure maintained by the department. The role includes determining necessary materials, equipment, and personnel for tasks, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring safety at work sites.
Responsibilities
- Oversees maintenance teams in the performance of repairs, construction, installation, and maintenance duties.
- Determines necessary materials, equipment, and personnel required to perform assigned tasks.
- Maintains accurate records of work completed including materials, equipment usage, and personnel hours.
- Works and communicates with internal and external partners on division projects.
- Documents and produces accurate reports, asset data, and field observations as required.
- Checks work sites for potential hazards and determines precautions for safe equipment operation.
- Ensures proper preventative maintenance, necessary repairs, and routine inspections of equipment.
- Understands and interprets plans, repair manuals, and other maintenance materials.
- Oversees and assists in completing seasonal and emergency maintenance work as required.
- Hires and trains staff members as needed.
- Provides supervision and oversight of applicable staff.
- Coordinates schedules of applicable staff.
- Administers City of Manhattan Policies and Procedures in a consistent manner.
- Conducts performance planning and evaluations for employees in a timely manner.
- Resolves routine personnel issues or problems.
- Leads and manages staff with clear and consistent communications.
- Manages work-related stress that may result from potentially dissatisfied customers or citizens.
- Attends all required trainings and meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Minimum of two (2) years of equipment operating, construction, or related field experience.
- Valid Class A commercial driver's license with airbrakes and Tanker endorsement.
- Residency within 45 minutes response time of the worksite facility within 90 days of employment.
Nice-to-haves
- Three (3) years of experience in equipment operating, construction, or related field.
- CPR or First Aid Training.
- OSHA Fall Protection certification.
- APWA Winter Operator Training.
- Confined Space training.
- Trenching and Excavation training.
Benefits
- Automobile & Cell Phone Allowance.
- Retirement/Pension contributions to the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS).
- Voluntary retirement contributions offered with Nationwide, Mission Square, and Empower KPERS 457.
- Wellness, medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits.
- 10.5 paid holidays per year plus one additional floating holiday.
- Paid Vacation - 12 to 26 days per year based on years of service.
- Paid Sick Leave - 12 days per year.
- Paid Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks of paid leave.
- Education Reimbursement up to $8,000 per calendar year for tuition and fees.
- Professional Development funds based on department budget.
- Long-term disability, employer paid group life insurance, basic life insurance, employee assistance program, and an array of voluntary benefit options.
