Equipment Operator II - Project & Construction

City of Wichita; Kansas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Wichita is seeking a maintenance equipment operator for the Parks and Recreation Department. The role involves operating tractors, trucks with special attachments and related maintenance machinery, and leading a small crew on assigned tasks.

Applicants should have at least one year of experience operating automotive or specialized equipment and be able to obtain required certifications such as a Class A CDL within six months. Ability to work outdoors and respond after hours is expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of automotive equipment operation.
• Ability to lead a small crew on maintenance tasks.
• Clear oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates tractors, trucks and related equipment for maintenance tasks.
• Directs a small crew during street and sewer maintenance projects.
• Locates and uncovers buried manholes and assists with pavement work.
• Operates hot asphalt equipment and street maintenance machinery.
• Performs mechanical maintenance and service on equipment.
• May back up other operators and assist as needed.

Skills

Automotive equipment operation

Team leadership

Communication (oral & written)

Dexterity & stamina

Job description

Open to Parks and Recreation Department Employees Only

This is skilled work operating specialized automotive equipment. Work usually includes servicing and making minor repairs to equipment operated. This person may act as crew leader over a small number of employees to accomplish specific tasks or assignments. A supervisor gives general directions in routine tasks and special instructions when changes are made in established procedures.

Workdays and Hours

Monday - Friday - 6:30am - 3:00pm

Bargaining Unit: Service Employee's International (SEIU)

Employees within the department or division shall be given first consideration

Posting may close at any time

• Operates tractors and trucks with special attached equipment such as power loaders, backhoes, winches, snow plows, herbicide spray trucksand other attachments used for varied maintenance purposes.
• Operates special equipment used in sewer work such as sewer cleaning machines, pumps, cables, or TV truck equipment; or equipment used in pavement markings.
• Locates and uncovers buried manholes.
• Directs and participates in the operation of a hot asphalt plant.
• Operates equipment in performing street maintenance work, such as rollers, oil distributors, loaders, pavement breakers or water/sewer line installation and maintenance work such as trenchers, backhoes, hydrolifts, and tapping machines.
• Operates a truck and leads a small crew in maintaining, repairing and cleaning streets and sewers.
• Operates equipment in performing maintenance work.
• Performs mechanical maintenance and service work on equipment operated.
• May act as a backup operator or assistant to Equipment Operator III or Sewer Tech.
• Assists with prescribed burns.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

• Knowledge of the principles of automotive equipment operation
• May require the ability to lead the work of a small number of helpers on maintenance operations
• Knowledge of the tools, methods and materials used in construction and maintenance activities; and may require knowledge of methods used in making concrete, asphalt and brick repairs or knowledge of paints, thinners and related supplies
• Ability to maneuver into riding machines 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 lbs, and up to 200 lbs. with the assistance of another person; maintain balance and physically tolerate 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 traffic and machine exhaust, open grounds, construction and equipment and machinery noise with the use of ear plugs
• May require work in confined spaces, such as manholes, while wearing the appropriate safety equipment, including a respirator
• Ability to continuously perform tasks that require one to push, pull, climb (ladders and in and out ofequipment), bend, twist, reach, stand, and walk (up to half a mile at a time) for most of an eight hour shift
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to respond after hours, including overnight, requiring driving or working in low light conditions.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas commercial driver's license (CDL) is preferred; may be required based on job assignment. When required, the class and endorsements will vary based on job assignment. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country.
• May require the ability to acquire and maintain a State of Kansas Commercial Pesticide Applicator certification in General Knowledge Category 9A Noxious Weeds or Category 5S-Sewer Root Control.
• May require the ability to acquire and maintain certification in the sewer line condition coding standard, such as PACP, adopted for use by the City
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Required Experience and Training

• One year of experience in the operation of automotive or specialized equipment used in construction or maintenance activities.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a State of Kansas Commercial Pesticide Applicator certification in General Knowledge Category 9A Noxious Weeds or Category 5S-Sewer Root Control within six months of employment.
• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL within six months of employment. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country.
• A valid driver's license
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Preferred Experience and Training

• A valid State of Kansas Commercial Pesticide Applicator certification in General Knowledge Category 9A Noxious Weeds or Category 5S-Sewer Root Control
• A valid Class A CDL.

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.

Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.