Job Summary
Responsible for the installation and maintenance of all city streets, alleys and storm water collection systems for the City of McPherson.
Job Competencies and Essential Job Functions
• Leads, plans, trains, and reviews the work of staff responsible for performing a variety of duties in support of the Streets Section operations and services including those involved in constructing, repairing, installing, maintaining, and cleaning streets, and channel maintenance systems
• Participates in performing complex maintenance assignments as well as administrative support duties
• Trains assigned employees in their areas of work including construction, maintenance, and repair methods, procedures, and techniques
• Oversees and participates in the use, care and operation of a variety of construction and maintenance equipment
• Performs minor adjustments and emergency repairs to assigned equipment
• Cleans, maintains, and properly stores tools and equipment
• Uses Chemicals and other supplies as required.
• Inspects and evaluates potential job sites to determine the resources necessary for project completion
• Estimates time, materials, and equipment required for the job assigned and requisitions materials as required
• Prepares and maintains records and reports of work performed
• Reads, interprets, and explains directions, construction sketches and equipment manuals
• Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner and provides information within the area of assignment
• Utilizes proper safety precautions related to all work performed
• Constructs and repairs curbs and gutters by excavating with pneumatic and hand tools, building forms, mixing, placing and finishing concrete
• Patches streets and assists in paving streets and alleys
• Places traffic control devices and warning signs in accordance with the MUTCD and monitors traffic flow
• Installs and maintains street signs
• Paints roadway traffic striping, pavement legends, crosswalks, and curbs using airless paint sprayer and street striper
• Cleans, maintains and stores painting equipment
• Cleans storm drains, drainage ditches, and culverts
• Provides and participates in emergency responses which may include traffic control for extended periods, continual and strenuous sandbagging, emergency repairs to public facilities, assisting with evacuations and other
• Assists with cost estimation for projects
• Selects, supervises, directs, and evaluates staff
• Assists with handling employee concerns, disciplinary actions, and performance evaluations
• Enforces compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all organizational and departmental policies.
• Operates required equipment/tools.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information (oral, written, or electronic).
• Consistent and reliable attendance is required; employees must report to work regularly, on time, and in accordance with their assigned schedule
Position Requirements and Qualifications
Education / Experience requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Continuing education in related field
• Four years of Public Works construction and maintenance or similar experience
• One year of supervisory experience
Licenses / Certifications:
• Valid Class B Kansas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and maintain a good driving record
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Thorough knowledge of street maintenance and repair and construction techniques
• Ability to operate all department equipment
• Strong time management and prioritization
• Independent work capability
• Quick decision-making and sound judgment
• Project and priority management
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in math, spelling, computer use, and calculators
• Professional and courteous demeanor
• High attention to detail