Equipment Operator I (M) - Sewer Maintenance

WICHITA COMPANY LIMITED; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Wichita is seeking an Equipment Operator 1 in Sewer Maintenance to operate trucks and power equipment, perform basic servicing, and support sewer line flushing and cleaning. You will work outdoors in varied weather, require safety awareness, and contribute to public infrastructure maintenance.

Applicants should be able to lift heavy objects, work after hours, and hold Kansas CDL Class B with air brake/tanker endorsements.

Qualifications

• State of Kansas Commercial Pesticide Applicator certification in General Knowledge Category 9A Noxious Weeds or Category 5S Sewer Root Control.
• Valid Kansas Class B CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements. Canadians/Mexicans must have or obtain CDL from home country.

Responsibilities

• Operate a truck and assist in loading/unloading materials.
• Perform minor equipment servicing: refueling, lubricating, washing, adjusting.
• Maintain and set up equipment used to flush/clean sanitary sewer lines.
• Locate buried manholes and assist in snow removal operations.
• May back up other Equipment Operators and assist higher-level staff.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Physical stamina

After-hours

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Education

Kansas Pesticide Certification (General Knowledge 9A/5S)

Kansas Class B CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13677767

**The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.**

Distinguishing Features of Work

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to combine technical skill with a commitment to public service. As an Equipment Operator 1 in Sewer Maintenance, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and functionality of the Citys infrastructure by operating a variety of trucks and powered equipment with precision and care. This role includes hands‑on responsibilities in maintenance and construction activities, offering a balance of independence and teamwork. Whether it’s clearing sewer lines, removing snow, or managing equipment upkeep, your contributions will directly impact the quality of life for the community. This position requires adaptability, a focus on safety, and a readiness to work outdoors in all weather conditions. If you take pride in skilled operation, enjoy varied tasks, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment, this role offers the perfect blend of challenge and purpose.

• **Employees within the department or division shall be given first consideration**

• ***Posting may close at any time***

Examples of Work Performed

• Performs minor servicing work on equipment, such as refueling, lubricating, washing and making minor adjustments.
• Operates a truck and assists in loading and unloading materials.
• Operates a small tractor with attachments.
• Operates a jackhammer and air compressor.
• Hauls sand, stones, cement, pipes, water, brick, or other materials.
• Digs ditches and other excavations, removes stumps, and mows lawns; mixes concrete; collects litter or performs other laboring work as assigned.
• Maintain, prepare, and set up of equipment used to flush, rod and/or clean sanitary sewer lines.
• Locates and uncovers buried manholes.
• May function as backup operator or assistant to higher‑level Equipment Operators.
• Assists in snow removal operations.
• The examples of work performed are not intended to be all-inclusive.

Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements of Work

• Willingness to work under conditions that are sometimes unpleasant, where safety equipment must be worn and safety procedures followed.
• Ability to maneuver self into and/or onto vehicular equipment with two foot steep first step, and onto frame or fender as required to perform fluid/filter check daily and maintenance every 100 hours or as needed on mowers and plows; lift and carry up to 90 pounds independently; pull 1" to 2" hose with 100 lbs. resistance; remove debris from manholes with a long‑handled shovel; operate a fire hydrant; maintain balance and physically tolerate operating and riding heavy equipment over rough terrain for long periods of time; work outdoors when inclement weather conditions exist; tolerate exposure to airborne environmental nuisances associated with machine exhaust, open grounds, and construction; work in confined spaces, such as manholes, while wearing the appropriate safety equipment; tolerate equipment and machinery noise with the use of appropriate safety equipment.
• Ability to continuously perform tasks that require one to push, pull, climb (ladders and in and out of vehicular equipment), bend, twist, reach, stand, and walk, about (up to half a mile at a time) for most of an eight hour shift.
• Ability to respond after hours, including overnight, requiring driving or working in low light conditions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a State of Kansas Commercial Pesticide Applicator certification in General Knowledge Category 9A Noxious We e s or Category 5S Sewer Root Control.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with air brake and tanker endorsements. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country.
• This position will require working outdoors in inclement weather, including but not limited to, rain, snow, ice, sleet, heat, and humidity plus snow and ice removal and/or emergency response operations that would include operating equipment and vehicles on overnight shifts, weekends and in low‑light and low visibility conditions, or other adverse weather conditions.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Please note that this position is part of a random drug testing pool, and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre‑employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.

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