Construction Equipment Operator I

Lyon County; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 24,435 - 34,801; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A government agency in Kansas is seeking a skilled Equipment Operator I. This non-exempt position involves operating various construction equipment for maintaining and repairing county infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, a Class B Kansas Commercial Driver’s License, and ideally one year of equipment operation experience. Benefits include health and dental insurance, paid time off, and a competitive pay of $21.50/hr. Applicants should be able to work in various weather conditions and respond to emergencies when needed.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Class B Kansas Commercial Driver’s License.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of satisfactory operation of road and construction equipment desired.

Responsibilities

• Operate motor graders, dozers, scrapers, and other construction equipment.
• Perform inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Control traffic passing near work zones.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere.

Skills

Road equipment operation

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class B Kansas Commercial Driver’s License

Tools

Construction equipment

Heavy machinery

Job description

A government agency in Kansas is seeking a skilled Equipment Operator I. This non-exempt position involves operating various construction equipment for maintaining and repairing county infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, a Class B Kansas Commercial Driver’s License, and ideally one year of equipment operation experience. Benefits include health and dental insurance, paid time off, and a competitive pay of $21.50/hr. Applicants should be able to work in various weather conditions and respond to emergencies when needed.