Stormwater Maintenance Worker
If you are a current City of Olathe employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.Employment TypeFull TimeJob SummaryStormwater Maintenance Worker I / II / IIIPublic Works Department | City of Olathe, KansasFull-time | Monday through Friday | 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.The City of Olathe is seeking applicants for a Stormwater Maintenance Worker position to perform maintenance and repair of the City’s stormwater infrastructure. This is a hands-on, outdoor position that helps protect public safety, improve drainage, and support environmental stewardship across the community.This opportunity may be a strong fit for candidates with experience in construction, public works, landscaping, parks maintenance, utilities, drainage, horticulture, equipment operation, or other outdoor labor roles. Candidates may be hired at the I, II, or III level depending on qualifications and experience.CompensationStormwater Maintenance Worker I: starting at $19.75/hour, up to $26.27 Stormwater Maintenance Worker II: starting at $21.75/hour, up to $28.90Stormwater Maintenance Worker III: starting at $23.75/hour, up to $31.79 Placement will be based on qualifications and experience. Advancement through levels includes increased responsibility and pay.What You’ll DoIn this role, you’ll help maintain Olathe’s stormwater system through work such as:Cleaning, repairing, and maintaining storm drains, ditches, channels, culverts, and other drainage infrastructureRemoving debris, sediment, and vegetation that affect water flowPerforming landscape and vegetation maintenance in and around stormwater facilitiesOperating hand tools, power tools, trucks, trailers, and maintenance equipmentAssisting with erosion control, drainage improvements, and infrastructure repairsSupporting other Public Works operations as assigned, including storm response activitiesMinimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalentValid driver’s license and favorable driving recordPreferred Qualifications by LevelStormwater Maintenance Worker IRelated experience in construction, infrastructure maintenance, natural resource management, landscape maintenance, horticulture, or a related field is preferred.Stormwater Maintenance Worker IIOne to two years of experience in construction, infrastructure maintenance, natural resource management, landscape maintenance, horticulture, or a related field is preferred.Stormwater Maintenance Worker IIIAt least two years of experience in construction, infrastructure maintenance, natural resource management, landscape maintenance, horticulture, or a related field is preferred.Additional RequirementsNo CDL yet? Apply anyway — the City provides training and time to obtain required licensing after hire.Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brake and tanker endorsement must be obtained within six months of employment.Class A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred for a Stormwater Mainte...