Heavy Equipment Operator – Water Distribution

Manhattanks; Manhattan, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,878,000 - 80,260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KPERS retirement

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Education reimbursement

Long-term disability

Job summary

City of Manhattan is seeking an Equipment Operator to maintain city infrastructure and operate heavy equipment on construction and maintenance projects. The role involves reviewing projects, selecting methods, and developing schedules, with a Monday–Friday 7:00AM–3:30PM shift and a starting hourly pay range.

The position requires a high school education or equivalent, plus one year of heavy equipment operation, a valid Class A CDL with airbrakes and tanker endorsement, and potential NASSCO PACP

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• One year of experience operating heavy equipment; field competency test possible.
• Valid Class A CDL with airbrakes and tanker endorsement.
• NASSCO PACP certification or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Operates a range of heavy equipment as required by division and project needs.
• Repairs, installs, constructs and maintains roadways, bridges and drainage systems.
• Documents reports and enters data into databases per SOP.
• Transports equipment and materials to work sites; sets up traffic control as needed.
• Performs seasonal and emergency maintenance; acts as interim Crewleader when needed.
• Attends required trainings and meetings.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

City of Manhattan is seeking an Equipment Operator to maintain city infrastructure and operate heavy equipment on construction and maintenance projects. The role involves reviewing projects, selecting methods, and developing schedules, with a Monday–Friday 7:00AM–3:30PM shift and a starting hourly pay range.

The position requires a high school education or equivalent, plus one year of heavy equipment operation, a valid Class A CDL with airbrakes and tanker endorsement, and potential NASSCO PACP