Equipment Operator III (E) - Street Services Division

City of Wichita; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Wichita seeks a skilled equipment operator to perform heavy and specialized automotive tasks and supervise a crew in maintenance or construction. The role involves running equipment such as street sweepers, graders, backhoes, dump trucks, and other machinery under supervision, with potential to fill in for a supervisor as needed.

You must have two years of experience operating heavy equipment and a valid Kansas Class A CDL with tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience operating heavy or specialized automotive equipment in construction or maintenance.
• Valid Kansas Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within 60 days of employment.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to perform maintenance and construction tasks.
• Assist supervisors with daily work assignments and paperwork.
• Pothole repair, crack sealing, street repair, curb and gutter maintenance, snow/ice removal, and street furniture maintenance.
• Inform residents about upcoming maintenance, road closures, and detours to minimize inconvenience.
• Maintain equipment and perform mechanical servicing on equipment.
• Other related duties as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

CDL Class A

Leadership

Job description

This is skilled work in the safe and efficient operation of heavy and specialized automotive equipment and/or supervision of a crew engaged in maintenance or construction activities which includes minor repair and servicing.

Work may involve filling in for a supervisor in his/her absence. Work is performed independently under the general direction of the supervisor.

The days and hours for this position:

Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

Bargaining Unit:

Service Employee's International (SEIU)

Employees within the department of division shall be given first consideration

• Operates heavy equipment to perform assigned maintenance and construction tasks. Examples of equipment operated include, but is not limited to, street sweepers, large graders, large backhoes, patch trucks, loaders, gradalls, excavators, dump trucks, and skid steers.
• Specializes in a specific operation and ensures that it is done well.
• Performs mechanical maintenance and service work on equipment operated.
• Assists supervisors in various phases of operations, including daily assignments of work tasks and completion of paperwork.
• Pothole Repair: Filling potholes and repairing road surface damage to prevent accidents and vehicle damage.
• Crack Sealing: Applying specialized materials to seal cracks in the road surface, preventing water infiltration and further deterioration.
• Street Repair: Removing and replacing a new layer of asphalt or concrete to renew the road's surface and improve driving conditions.
• Curb and Gutter Repair: Repairing and maintaining curbs and gutters to manage Stormwater runoff and prevent erosion.
• Snow and Ice Removal: Clearing roads of snow and ice during winter months to maintain safe driving conditions.
• Street Furniture Maintenance: Maintaining benches, bus shelters, and other street furniture for public comfort and convenience.
• Bike Lane Maintenance: Keeping bike lanes clear of debris and ensuring proper travel for bicyclists.
• Public Communication: Informing residents about upcoming maintenance activities, road closures, and detours to minimize inconvenience.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

• Considerable knowledge of automotive equipment operation
• Knowledge of the tools, methods and materials used in construction and maintenance activities
• May require knowledge of methods used in making concrete, asphalt and brick repairs; or knowledge of paints, thinners and related supplies
• Skill in the care and operations of heavy and specialized equipment
• Ability to lead the work of others in maintenance operations
• Ability to work outdoors when inclement weather conditions exist
• Ability to tolerate exposure to airborne environmental nuisances associated with traffic and machine exhaust, open grounds, and construction
• Ability to safely and effectively use a chainsaw and/or a jackhammer
• Ability to tolerate equipment and machinery noise with the use of ear plugs
• 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 lift and carry up to75 pounds
• Ability to lift and carry up to 200 pounds with assistance from another person
• May require the ability to maneuver self 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
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Valid Class B Commercial License is required at time of hire. Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) with tanker endorsement within 60 days of employment is required. Applicants must NOT have an air brake restriction on their Class A CDL. 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.

Required Experience and Training

Two (2) years of experience in the operation of heavy or specialized automotive equipment used in construction or maintenance activities.

A valid driver's license.

• Valid Kansas Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) with tanker endorsement within 60 days of employment. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Preferred Experience and Training

• A valid Kansas Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) with tanker endorsement.

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.