Street Maintenance Worker

If you are a current City of Olathe employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.

Effective July 1, 2026, this position is eligible for a hiring bonus of $4,000, paid in three installments:

✅$1,000 after 30 days of employment with a valid CDL OR once a CDL is obtained

✅$1,000 after 6 months employment

✅$2,000 after one year of employment

👉 ​To receive each installment, you must be actively employed at the time of payout and successfully meeting introductory period requirements. Current City of Olathe employees are not eligible.

The Street Maintenance Worker I performs entry level, semi-skilled work in the inspection, construction, maintenance and repair of the city’s streets, sidewalks, alleys, medians, curbs and gutters. They complete a wide variety of duties, such as hand excavation, heavy lifting, hauling materials, operating tools and heavy equipment, etc., as part of a larger crew. This job is the first level of a three-level career progression of Street Maintenance Worker I, II, and III.

Experience: No experience is required.

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.  The ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance is required.

Licenses & Certifications: A valid driver's license and favorable driving record are required. A class B commercial driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements are required within six months of employment.  Must be able to operate a commercial vehicle within the State of Kansas.

Environmental or Physical Demands: Street Maintenance Workers perform their job duties outside in all types of weather and are exposed to conditions including sun, wind, rain, snow, ice, pollen, dust, fumes, and other allergens or airborne particles.  They are exposed to noise from traffic and equipment.  They must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of one’s arms and legs moving one’s whole body to lift, balance, walk, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch and while handling or carrying materials.  They operate a variety of hand and power tools, powered equipment, and commercial vehicles. They may drive or ride from site-to-site multiple times throughout the workday.  Must be able to work safely in distracting situations including high volume traffic areas.

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  Performs construction and maintenance activities including concrete and asphalt removal, prep and finishing, crack seal prep and placement, poly-foam leveling, pothole repairs; participates in  winter snow and ice maintenance operations; follows established procedures to repair distressed areas in streets, sidewalks, alleyways, and gutters.

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  Operates a variety of specialty equipment and vehicles to complete construction and maintenance activities including trucks, snowplows, salt spreader, and hand and power tools.

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  Maintains a safe job site and work environment by ensuring proper traffic control and safety standards as required by City, County, State and Federal regulations.

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  Performs emergency duties, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime hours as required; may work modified hours as needed.