FLOOD CONTROL LABORER
City of Salina, Kansas
Public Works / Flood Control
Temporary / Seasonal
Apply Directly with the City of Salina
Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov
The Flood Control Laborer position assists in ensuring the safety & well-being of the Salina community by working to maintain the City’s flood control system & levee. Some key responsibilities include operating maintenance equipment & performing grounds maintenance.
On-the-Job Training: This position offers on-the-job training led by experienced staff, providing an excellent opportunity to acquire & develop valuable skills in trimming & mowing the levee.
Duties:
· Flood Mitigation Efforts: Plays a crucial role in the maintenance of flood barriers & levees to protect our community from flood hazards.
· Landscape Management: Assists in the control & management of landscape around waterways & flood control systems through weed spraying, mowing, & tree trimming, ensuring clear & unobstructed flow paths for water.
· Debris & Litter Control: Engages in the collection & removal of trash & debris from water channels, culverts, & flood prevention structures, contributing to the cleanliness & efficiency of our flood control systems.
· Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Supports the operation & routine maintenance of a variety of tools & equipment used in flood control & grounds keeping activities.
· Collaboration & Teamwork: Works closely with full-time staff & other seasonal laborers in executing flood control measures & responding to emergency flood situations as needed.
Education:
· Eighth grade graduate minimum.
· High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
Experience:
·Six (6) months to one (1) year of work in lawn care, mowing, or related work preferred.
Requirements:
· Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
· Must possess a valid driver’s license.
· Must pass background checks.
Work Type:
· Heavy, exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force continually to move objects.
· Works outside in varying weather conditions.
Equipment:
· Brooms, chain saws, hoses, mowers, pickup, rakes, shovels, tractor mowers, vehicles, & weed eaters.
Hours:
· Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; 40 hours per week available.
· Flexible schedule to include either morning or afternoon shifts; 20+ per week.
· Position typically works from June–August or for a total of 950 hours per season.
Pay EOE: $16.00/hr.
Application Deadline: Until filled
Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov
