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Do you have a desire to work outdoors and take care of the environment? Come join the City of Lenexa crew in the Municipal Services Department as a Stormwater Maintenance Worker. The Municipal Services Department is a nationally accredited agency by the American Public Works Association.

The Stormwater Maintenance Worker position is an entry level position that is responsible for maintaining the stormwater infrastructure in Lenexa, KS. We will provide you with on-the-job training and help you earn your CDL. You will have the opportunity to learn and grow through the career track program to achieve levels I, II, and III.

Position Summary

This is entry-level skilled work in maintaining storm drains, inlet structures, native vegetation, erosion control structures, water conveyance systems including underground piping, open channels (natural & improved), detention and retention ponds and system inspection and verification of storm drainage infrastructure. Work is performed under the direction of a Stormwater Foreman, serving on a work crew of five or fewer.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of manual labor involving maintenance and repairs to storm drainage systems which include shovel work, spreading rock, loading or unloading trucks, transporting construction material, cutting tall grass and weeds, cleaning drainage structures, planting and weeding of erosion control type grasses and plants.
• Assists in the construction and maintenance of stream stabilization and restorations.
• Performs storm sewer system repair and replacement duties.
• Operates single and tandem axle dump trucks, farm tractors, snow removal equipment, mowing equipment, skid steer loaders, backhoes, front-end loaders, street sweepers, jet-vac, excavator, hand and power tools and other mechanical equipment.
• Performs native vegetation management including weed eating, herbicide application, mowing and prescribed burning.
• Performs “walk-around inspections” on equipment prior to operation, replenishes fluid levels and completes required log. Operates all machinery in a safe and judicious manner according to the manufacturer's operation manual. Cleans and performs routine maintenance and minor repairs to assigned equipment as needed. Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• Responds to snow and ice removal and other emergencies including weekends, before and after hours and holidays.
• Drives City and/or personal vehicle to perform essential functions of position.

Qualifications

Minimum: High school diploma or G.E.D. or two years of experience in construction or landscape-related field. Must possess and maintain a valid Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) with air brake and tanker endorsements or obtain within 180 days from hire date. Must possess Work Zone Safety Certification, including Flagger. Must complete required NIMS IS-100 and IS-700 training within three months of hire.

Environment and Physical Factors

This position requires the ability to sit, stand and walk; the ability to lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing up to approximately 60 lbs.; the ability to work in cramped or confined spaces; hear warning alarms, radio transmissions, etc. routinely; the ability to work safely in hazardous situations; traverse open grounds and construction areas; the ability to step up and out of tandem truck or vehicle; and the ability to crawl, stoop, bend, climb, twist and maintain balance as needed.

This position requires the ability to work in extreme weather conditions of all kinds; the ability to tolerate exposure to pollen, traffic and machine exhaust; the ability to tolerate exposure to smoke from prescribed burning; the ability to work out-of-doors and in inclement weather in dirty, wet, dusty, natural areas including woodlands and wetland sites.

Compensation and Benefits
The hiring range for the Stormwater Maintenance Worker I is $20.10 to $22.62 per hour. In addition, the City also offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Defined career growth to reach a level III
• Clothing allowance (jeans, shirts, jackets) - $400 annually
• Boot allowance - $170 annually
• Personal protective equipment - city issued
• Additional $2.00 per hour on top of the base hourly rate of pay during the winter months
• On-the-job training
• Free or low cost on-site medical clinic
• Six weeks paid parental leave
• Work with the best equipment, tools and new vehicles
• 4% employer retirement contribution with optional 2% match
• Tuition reimbursement up to $4,500 per year
• Additional personal leave during first year of employment for new employees
• Minimum 2 weeks' vacation for first year
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave and personal leave
• Free individual membership to the Lenexa Rec Center

City of Lenexa strives to be an inclusive place to work. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of pre-employment physical, agility, hearing test, drug screen and background check. Candidates with prior criminal convictions are encouraged to submit applications for positions where they meet the minimum and/or desired qualifications and will not automatically be excluded from the recruitment process.

To apply please complete an online application and include a resume. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.