Equipment Operator

City of Manhattan, Kansas; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Manhattan, Kansas seeks an Equipment Operator to maintain city infrastructure and support maintenance teams. The role involves operating heavy equipment, performing repairs, collecting data, and ensuring safe site practices.

Work hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Starting pay ranges from $23.34 to $28.01 per hour, DOQ, with open until filled. This is a regular, non-exempt position in Manhattan, KS.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains heavy equipment (bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, graders, skid steers, trenchers, pipe-tapping machines, sewer jet trucks, CCTV) safely and effectively.
• Performs repairs and routine maintenance on roadways, bridges, drainage and sanitary sewer systems and other public infrastructure.
• Documents reports, asset data and field notes; enters data into SOP-compliant databases.
• Transports equipment and materials to sites and assists with loading/unloading.
• Assesses sites for hazards and sets up traffic control as required by projects.
• Completes seasonal and emergency maintenance tasks as needed.
• Cleans and maintains equipment, inspecting for damage and performing repairs or preventative maintenance.
• May serve as interim Crewleader if the Crewleader is absent; handles work-related stress and communicates with the public.
• Work may occur in high-traffic areas, manholes, confined spaces, trenches and other challenging environments.

Job description

(Regular, Non-Exempt)

Starting Salary Range: $23.34 - $28.01/hour, DOQ

Closing Date: Open until filled, may close at any time

Shift/Workdays and Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 3:30PM

Description

(Regular, Non-Exempt)

Starting Salary Range: $23.34 - $28.01/hour, DOQ

Closing Date: Open until filled, may close at any time

Shift/Workdays and Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 3:30PM

Summary/Objective

The Equipment Operator maintains City infrastructure and public services while functioning as a member of maintenance teams. This position is required to perform special projects using heavy equipment which requires reviewing the project, analyzing the appropriate method of completing the project and developing a time schedule.

Essential Functions

Performs repairs, construction, installation, and maintenance duties.

• Operates a variety of equipment including but not limited to bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, graders, skid steer loaders, trenchers, pipe-tapping machines, sewer jet trucks, sewer line rapid assessment tools (SLRAT), closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras, and loaders as dependent upon division and project need; operates all equipment and tools in a safe and effective manner.
• Performs repair, installation, construction, and maintenance duties related to roadways, bridges, drainage systems, sanitary sewer systems, and other public infrastructure maintained by the department.
• Documents and produces accurate reports, asset data, and field observations as required. Enters data into databases in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP) and industry standards.
• Transports equipment and material to work sites, load and unload equipment and materials.
• Checks work sites for potential hazards; determine precautions for safe equipment operation. Assembles and sets up appropriate traffic control at work sites as required by projects.
• Completes seasonal and emergency maintenance work as required

Cleans and Maintains Equipment.

• Washes equipment, cleans inside of equipment, inspects equipment for damage, and conducts repairs and/or preventative maintenance as required. Ensure the replacement f equipment as required.

Performs Additional Support Duties As Required.

• May be required act as interim Crewleader in the event that the Crewleader is absent.
• Manages work-related stress that may result of potentially dissatisfied customers or citizens.
• May work in and around high traffic areas, manholes, confined spaces, trenches and excretory products, dependent upon division.