The City of Dodge City is accepting applications for the following full-time positions in the Public Works and Athletic Field Maintenance Departments:
Maintenance Worker I, Utilities Department—Position is responsible for all repair, maintenance and minor construction of the water and sewer systems within the City of Dodge City. Duties will include but are not limited to installation of hydrants and services, maintaining chemical levels, cleaning and maintaining equipment, and meter reading. Physical work including lifting and manipulating up to 75 lbs will occur. A valid Kansas driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain a Class B CDL within 6 months of hire.
Maintenance Worker I, Street Department– Position performs manual labor in the repair, maintenance and minor construction of City streets, and other duties as assigned in the Public Works Department. Involves snow and ice removal during winter months. One (1) year construction and maintenance experience using basic hand tools including but not limited to whacker-type compactor and pavement breaker is preferred. Physical work including lifting and manipulating up to 75 lbs will occur. A valid Kansas driver’s license and good driving record is required with the ability to obtain a Class B CDL within 6 months of hire.
Maintenance Worker I, Athletic Field Maintenance Department– Position performs manual labor in grounds keeping and maintenance of sports facilities, turf and other duties as assigned. Duties require ability to professionally interact with citizens and to operate various types of equipment including mowers, chainsaws, power and hand tools, and trimmers. Irrigation (sprinkler system) experience preferred. Physical work including lifting and manipulating up to 50 lbs is required.
A valid Kansas driver’s license with good driving record is required. Starting rate of pay for maintenance worker positions is $11.44 per hour, DOQ.
Positions include full benefit package. Applications are available at the City Hall information office, 806 N. 2nd Ave., during normal business hours or online at www.dodgecity.org/jobs.asp Return completed applications to Human Resources, City of Dodge City, P.O. Box 880, Dodge City, KS 67801, fax 620-225-8251, or e-mail barbs@dodgecity.org. Application review will begin immediately. Positions open until filled. Substance Abuse screening and post offer physicals performed. Background checks performed on acceptable candidates. Must confirm USCIS employment eligibility (I-9) upon hire. If accommodations are needed to receive or complete the application, please call 620-225-8100. EOE
The City of Dodge City is currently hiring long-term 26-week seasonal workers for a few positions left in the Parks division to begin work April – June, 2013. Positions will end August-October, 2013. Work involves a variety of maintenance and care of parks, landscaping, athletic fields, and City buildings. Duties include mowing, trimming, general custodial duties and more.
Starting rate of pay is $9.00 per hour. Applicants must be 18 years of age at time of hire and possess a valid Kansas driver’s license for these positions.
Seasonal applications are available at City Hall, 806 N. 2nd Ave, Dodge City, KS 67801, or can be downloaded from www.dodgecity.org/jobs.asp and must be submitted to the Human Resource Office at City Hall, 806 N. 2nd Avenue, PO Box 880, Dodge City, Kansas. Must confirm USCIS employment eligibility (I-9) upon hire. If accommodations are needed to receive or complete the application, please call 620-225-8100. EOE Positions open until filled.
The City of Dodge City is currently hiring for 12-week seasonal workers in the Parks, Forestry, Zoo, Cemetery, Airport and Athletic Field Maintenance divisions to begin work April – June, 2013. Positions will end in August, 2013. Work involves a variety of maintenance and care of parks, landscaping, athletic fields, and City buildings. Duties include mowing, trimming, general custodial duties and more.
Starting rate of pay is $7.50 per hour for 12-week seasonals. Applicants must be 18 years of age at time of hire and possess a valid Kansas driver’s license with good driving record for these positions.
Please indicate on application division preference. Seasonal applications are available at City Hall, 806 N. 2nd Ave, Dodge City, KS 67801, or can be downloaded from www.dodgecity.org/jobs.asp and must be submitted to the Human Resource Office at City Hall, 806 N. 2nd Avenue, PO Box 880, Dodge City, Kansas. Must confirm USCIS employment eligibility (I-9) upon hire. If accommodations are needed to receive or complete the application, please call 620-225-8100. EOE Positions open until filled.
The City of Dodge City is accepting applications for a regular full time Support Services Technician in the Police Department. Hours are 11:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. Starting wage rate for the position is: $12.02 per hour, plus shift differential of $.50 per hour. Position receives benefits which include family health insurance. Under general supervision, position is responsible for assisting officers with retrieval of information from databases; large volume of data entry; filing; and communicating, reviewing and maintaining records and reports. Position involves serving the public in a professional manner by communicating effectively to determine individual needs. Bilingual skills preferred but not required. May qualify for up to 7% bilingual pay after post-employment testing.
Position requires High School degree or equivalency. Ability to operate a computer and related software along with standard office equipment is required. Acceptable candidates must undergo an extensive background investigation, substantial testing, polygraph exam, physical exam and must be a U.S. Citizen.
Application review will begin immediately. Position open until filled. Applications are available at and should be returned to the City Hall Information Office which is located at 806 Second Ave. or online at www.dodgecity.org/jobs.asp . If accommodations are needed to receive or complete the application, please call 225-8100 or email barbs@dodgecity.org. Substance abuse screening performed. Must confirm USCIS employment eligibility (I-9) upon hire. EOE
Applications are being accepted for Police Officer with the City of Dodge City Police Department. Under general supervision, patrols an assigned beat and investigates incidents in the enforcement of law and order in the protection of life and property. Applications will be used to fill current vacancies and to form an eligibility list for future reference. Recruit officer’s salary, $15.68 per hour, increase to $16.46 upon completion of training and $17.12 after one year of employment. Yearly pay increases with 11 year step plan. Lateral entry available based on experience. Qualifications: High School diploma or GED, U.S. Citizenship, 21 years of age, and no felony convictions or domestic violence history or convictions. (See Grounds for Disqualification on the City web site www.dodgecity.org/jobs.asp)
Benefits: Kansas Police & Fire Retirement System, Employer paid family medical and dental insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation, life insurance, pay incentive for bilingual skills, education incentive pay, and an excellent training program.
To apply, submit a completed DCPD application packet to Human Resources, City of Dodge City, P.O. Box 880, Dodge City, KS 67801, fax 620-225-8251. Applications are available at the City Hall information desk during normal business hours or at www.dodgecity.org/jobs.asp . If accommodations are needed to receive or complete an application, please call (620) 225-8100 or email barbs@dodgecity.org. For additional information and job description contact Lt. Traci Rankin, DCPD, 110 W. Spruce, Dodge City, KS 67801, ph. (620) 225-8123 or email tracik@dodgecity.org.
Substance abuse screening and post offer physicals required. Must confirm USCIS (I-9) employment eligibility upon hire. The City of Dodge City is a drug free work place. EOE.
