General Definition of Work

Performs work repairing and maintaining streets, sidewalks, curbs, and street signs by replacing sections, replacing or repairing old or damaged signs, cleaning storm drainage systems, maintaining and operating heavy equipment, performing snow removal on roadways, and related work as apparent or assigned.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Public Works Director.

Essential Functions

• Repairs and maintains streets, sidewalks, and curbs by replacing or repairing asphalt and/or concrete.
• Builds, repairs, or replaces signs and performs installations.
• Cleans storm drainage systems of debris to avoid water backup using heavy equipment and/or hand tools.
• Maintains and operates heavy equipment such as loader and dump truck.
• Treats and plows roads for snow and ice.
• Performs crack sealing to fill cracks and voids in roadways.
• Performs traffic control on work sites.
• Maintains catch basins, culverts, and ditches.
• Mows roadsides and parking areas.
• Paints crosswalks, parking lines, and arrows.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED and less than a year of experience in street or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications

• Obtain a valid commercial driver's license Class B with tanker and air brakes endorsements in the State of Missouri within six months of hire. The city does pay and offer CDL Training.
• Must meet and maintain all training and education requirements for position.
• May require possession of, or ability to obtain, specific licenses and/or certifications depending on departmental assignment.

Pay range from $18.36 per hour up to $25.70 per hour, plus a generous benefit package.

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Five weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) - accrued throughout the year.
• Life insurance ($50,000) paid by city.
• Long term disability
• Deferred compensation plan - not matched by city.
• Cafeteria plan - health care reimbursement; dependent care reimbursement; premium savings
• Free membership to the Harrisonville Community Center for the employee & discounted rates for family members
• Longevity pay - starting at 10 years of service.
• Bi-weekly pay periods
• Performance reviews with possible salary increases given after six-month introductory period, then annually from that introductory completion date.
• Retirement (LAGERS) paid by city.
  • Missouri LAGERS – A Secure Retirement for All (molagers.org)
• Click here to apply.

  This position is open until filled.

  The City of Harrisonville is an equal opportunity employer.

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