What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker position at City of Springfield (MO)?
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As a Maintenance Worker for the City of Springfield, you will have the opportunity to serve the community working in a variety of capacities and departments such as Environmental Services or Public Works. Maintenance Workers assist in the repair and maintenance of city streets, sewers, waterways, bridges, parks, right-of-ways, watersheds, grounds, and/or other city property. Maintenance Workers also perform equipment operation such as dump trucks, salt spreaders, snow plows, and other similar equipment.
Our Maintenance Workers work year-round maintaining our streets, sewers, bridges, waterways, and public grounds to ensure our community continues to be one of the best to be a part of.
We have amazing benefits including employer-paid retirement and health insurance for employees. Have questions about benefits? Click here!
Interviews are tentatively scheduled early April, 2025. If selected for an interview, you will receive communication from us to schedule a time.
- A minimum of one year of experience (or 6 months if candidate has direct City of Springfield experience in one of these areas) in the operation of dump trucks, flusher trucks, skid-steer loaders, front-end loaders or comparable equipment operation;
- One year of maintenance and/or construction work comparable to work completed in the Parks, Environmental Services & Public Works Departments in such areas as street/road work, grounds work, maintaining sports fields, agriculture, and sewer or utility pipe line work.
Licensing/Certification
- Must take and pass, at minimum, the written portion of the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) exam (permit) within 90 days of hire.
- A class "B" CDL, at minimum, must then be obtained within the probationary period.
- Some assignments require the driver to have the ability to operate a vehicle with airbrakes.
- Candidates must possess endorsements such as tanker and/or a class "A" license in order to qualify for some assignments.
- Candidates must obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid Certification within the probationary period.
For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet
Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in The United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. Pre-employment drug testing is required.
All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.
Salary : $36,192 - $49,504
