City of Kansas City
  • Maintenance Worker

  • City of Kansas City, MO
  • Kansas City, Missouri United States View Map

Job Description

Full-time position available with the Public Works Department, Operations Division
Pay Range: $19.27-$29.39 per hour
Work Location: 4725 Coal Mine Road
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Application Deadline: October 07, 2026

About Us

About the Public Works Department

At Kansas City Public Works, we keep the city moving. Our department manages the infrastructure residents rely on every day; from streets, sidewalks, streetlights, and traffic signals to major capital improvement projects that shape the city's future. We also oversee waste services and drive initiatives that improve safety, mobility, and quality of life across Kansas City neighborhoods. Every project we take on supports one goal: a well-maintained, sustainable city that works for everyone who lives, works, and travels here.

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Responsibilities

What you'll do
  • Operates trucks on road maintenance and street repair work hauling cold patch, hot asphalt, gravel, rocks and abrasives; drives trucks in transporting personnel and materials to designated work sites.
  • Drives a truck engaged in street-cleaning activities; participates in snow plowing and snow removal operations.
  • Drives a truck with a flat-bed trailer for hauling construction equipment; drives construction equipment on and off lo-boy units.
  • Operates a large construction tractor or crawler-type bulldozer in pulling a sheep's foot compacting street and road sub-grades.
  • Operates medium grade tractors in the mowing of grass, parks and vacant lots, and chain saws in the cutting of tree branches and limbs. Also operates spray equipment in conjunction with pesticide operations.
  • Operates a heavy power driven roller in patching and ironing asphalt street surfaces.
  • Operates a front-end loader up to 2-1/2 cubic yard in loading sweeper piles, broken pipe, dirt, rocks and debris; leads helper who assists in loading operations.
  • Operates a backhoe/excavator in trenching, filling or other minor excavation; carefully plans and executes work to avoid damage to underground pipes and cables.
  • Makes field repairs to equipment, and as necessary, assists machinists and mechanics on major repairs; services assigned equipment with fuel, oil, water and grease
  • Performs related duties as required.


Qualifications

REQUIRES
  • High school graduation OR 6 months of experience in general labor.
  • May be required to possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with City of KCMO policies.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.
  • May be required to possess a Valid CDL (Commercial Driver's License) Class A, B, or C issued by the State of Missouri prior to the end of the employee's probationary period (appropriate CDL will be determined by the department).


City of Kansas City

City of Kansas City

816-513-1903

Kansas City, Missouri is a growing, world-class community of just over 500,000 residents that serves as the central hub for a thriving bi-state, 18-county metropolitan area of 2.5 million residents. The City is governed by a 13-member City Council and Mayor that appoint a City Manager to oversee a municipal organization with over 4,000 employees, 16 departments, and a total annual operating and capital budget exceeding $1 billion. A diverse and culturally rich community located at the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers, KC is known for its long traditions as the home of spectacular BBQ, jazz, beautiful boulevards, fountains, and parks. Kansas City boasts celebrated cultural traditions including jazz; theater, and history, including the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Kansas City is also the proud home of professional sports teams including the Chiefs, Royals and Sporting KC, and has served as host of several NCAA tournaments over recent years. The City is generally recognized as one of the most livable cities in America and looks forward to showcasing our city on the national and world stage as host of the 2023 NFL Draft and the 2026 World Cup. The City of Kansas City, MO seeks to attract and retain a qualified and progressive workforce to provide high-quality services to Kansas City, MO residents and visitors.

The spirit of Kansas City, powered by its people From Super Bowl wins to revitalizing neighborhood spaces to reimagined transportation networks, the Kansas City spirit shines in the big moments, but also in the everyday work that moves our city forward. Behind every moment of pride are the people who plan, build, grow, and serve with heart. Here, you’ll help turn bold ideas into lasting impact for generations to come.EVP Pillars and Proof Points

The programs, culture, and people that make our EVP real:

We build what lasts. People come here to serve and stay because they see their impact live on. Every park, policy, and plan make Kansas City stronger for the next generation.We dream big. Working for Kansas City means shaping what’s bigger than any one person, and we rally together to make this city shine. From Super Bowl wins to the World Cup stage, it’s our people who make those moments possible.We grow together. Our city thrives when its people do. From tuition support to leadership programs, employees build meaningful careers here, in a city where opportunity, community, and quality of life can co-exist. We show up for each other. In Kansas City, teamwork comes with a true sense of belonging. Across departments and generations, people step up, lend a hand, and celebrate one another’s wins. It’s the kind of place where everyone looks out for their neighbors, at work and beyond.

Be a part of the team that helps run our great city. View our current opportunities under Careers or click here: www.kcmo.gov/jobs to apply today.

 

 

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