Maintenance Worker (I) - 617 - Traffic Maintenance Salary $17.07 - $24.12 Hourly Location Central Maintenance Facility, KS Job Type Full-time Job Number MTCE WORKER I TRAFFIC MAINT Department Public Works and Utilities Division PWU Street Maintenance Opening Date 11/25/2025 Closing Date 12/3/2025 11:59 PM Central Bargaining Unit 2000 Description Benefits Questions The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer. Distinguishing Features of Work The City of Wichita Public Works & Utilities is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Worker to join our team and support the upkeep of city facilities, streets, grounds, and equipment. This role is essential to ensuring safe, functional, and well-maintained infrastructure that serves residents across our community. As a Maintenance Worker, you will perform a wide range of semiskilled tasks-involving repairing and maintaining streets and equipment and also maintaining and repairing traffic signs and pavement markings. The position offers the opportunity to work outdoors in all seasons, apply practical problem-solving skills, and operate tools and equipment that directly support city operations. This is hands-on work where no two days are the same, making it a highly valued position that keeps Wichita running safely and efficiently.The days and hours for this position: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30 PMBargaining Unit: Service Employees International (SEIU)**Employees within the department or division shall be given first consideration*Posting may close at any time. Examples of Work Performed Performs semiskilled building maintenance tasks, such as making minor repairs to chairs, flooring, windows, and sash cords.Performs building and equipment maintenance duties including rough carpentry and plumbing work, plastering and cement work, painting and minor electrical repair work.Paints traffic markings on streets, and erects, repairs, and paints traffic signals and signs in a shop or in the field.Makes boxes, forms, and frames, and performs other semiskilled carpentry tasks.May perform some routine custodial duties.Performs semiskilled grounds maintenance tasks, such as operating power mowers, edgers, irrigation equipment and related devices.Completion of work assignments will require the operation of a vehicle.These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed. Requirements of Work Working knowledge of basic computer skills for record keeping.Working knowledge and ability to understand directions verbally, and from written instructions, including but not limited to, work orders, requests, sketches, and blueprints.Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.Ability to distinguish colors, and shapes accurately.Ability to develop and maintain proficient working relationships with co-workers, and employees of the City, as well as external personnel such as contractors, vendors, and citizens.Working knowledge of methods, practices, tools, and materials used in general maintenance work.Working knowledge of occupational hazards, and safety precautions related to maintenance work.Ability to safely operate hand, and powered tools related to maintenance work.Ability to tolerate exposure to occupational nuisances associated with working in high traffic volume work zones.Ability to safely work in and around high traffic volume work zones.Ability to safely climb stairs, ladders, and bend, twist, and reach as necessary to complete required tasks.Ability to safely maneuver into, and or on, a wide variety of vehicles and or equipment.Ability to lift safely and independently, and carry bulky items weighing up to 90 pounds, or with assistance of another person up to 300 pounds.Ability to work outdoors in inclement and sometimes extreme weather conditions including but not limited to, rain, snow, ice, sleet, heat, humidity, and low visibility conditions due to low light, or bright light.This position will require working outdoors in inclement weather including but not limited to, rain, snow, ice, sleet, heat, and humidity plus snow and ice removal and/or emergency response operations that may include operating equipment and vehicles on overnight shifts, weekends and in low-light and low visibility conditions, or other adverse weather conditions.Ability to work emergency response operations that could involve but are not limited to some of the adverse weather conditions that were listed above. These operations may include 12 hour rotating shifts, overnight shifts, weekend shifts, and holiday shifts.Must have a valid drivers license.Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver License with an Tanker, and Air Brake endorsement within 60 days of hire. An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals internally or externally. Experience and Training Required Experience and TrainingSix months of experience in general maintenance, and repair skills involved with construction, mechanical, or streets and painting maintenance. A valid drivers license.Ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License with Tanker and Air Brake endorsement within 60 days of hire. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country. You must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America without the need of a sponsorship.Preferred Experience and TrainingA valid Class A Commercial Driver License with Tanker and Air Brake endorsement. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdfhttps://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf CITY OF WICHITA FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year. 2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment. 3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance. 4. HEALTH INSURANCE - UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered - Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.6.LIFE INSURANCE - Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE - Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable. 8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE- The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age. 9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment. 10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost. 11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE - This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES Deferred Compensation Investment Program Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA) Bereavement Pay Employee Emergency Assistance Fund Voluntary Shared Leave Program Training Programs Longevity Pay Credit Union Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Injury Leave (on-job injury) Community Volunteer Events 01 I have the following years of experience general maintenance, and repair skills involved with construction, mechanical, or streets and painting maintenance. Less than 6 months experience 6 months - 1 year experience 2 to 4 years experience 5 to 7 years experience. I do not have any experience general maintenance, and repair skills involved with construction, mechanical, or streets and painting maintenance. 02 This position requires a Class A CDL license with air brakes and tanker endorsement. Please identify your current status with a Class A CDL license. I currently have an active Class A CDL license with air brakes and tanker endorsement. I do not have a current Class A CDL license with air brakes and tanker endorsement, but am willing and able to obtain this license within 60 days of employment. I am not willing or able to obtain a Class A CDL license with air brakes and tanker endorsement within 60 days of employment. 03 This position requires a CDL. If you are Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to obtain a CDL from your home country to meet this requirement in addition to having valid employment authorization. I am a Canadian or Mexican citizen I have or can obtain a CDL from my home country to meet this requirement. I am a Canadian or Mexican citizen I do not or cannot obtain a CDL from my home country to meet this requirement. I am not a Canadian or Mexican citizen. 04 I have a valid drivers license. Yes No 05 This position will require working outdoors in inclement weather including but not limited to, rain, snow, ice, sleet, heat, and humidity plus snow and ice removal and/or emergency response operations that would include operating equipment and vehicles on overnight shifts, weekends and in low-light and low visibility conditions, or other adverse weather conditions. Yes No 06 I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Yes No Required Question Employer City of Wichita Address 455 N. Main Wichita, Kansas, 67202 Phone 316-268-4531 Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wichita