Public Infrastructure Field Operator & Maintenance Tech

City-of-Lawrence; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance: V

Caregiver Leave

Paid Time Off

KPERS Retirement

Job summary

City of Lawrence is seeking a Field Operator to perform a range of skilled and semi-skilled tasks related to maintaining public infrastructure. The role covers responsibilities in street, water, stormwater, and levee maintenance, with cross-training across field operations.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 3 years of equipment operation or construction experience, and a Kansas driver’s license with CDL within 6 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Three years of increasingly responsible heavy equipment operation, construction, or building trades preferred.
• Must possess valid Kansas driver’s license; will be required to obtain Class A Commercial Driver’s License within 6 months of hire.
• Must acquire job-required certifications within 24/42 months of hire for continued employment.
• The successful candidate must pass the City background check post-offer City physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Duties may include installation, maintenance, and repair of infrastructure within city right-of-way, property, easement, and facilities; use of computer technology; water meter readings, and operation of vehicles, equipment, and tools required for position assignment.
• All crews assist with special in-house construction projects, may be assigned to assist other crews, provide emergency response and seasonal snow removal and may include 12-hour shifts working days and/or nights.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Construction

Building trades

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

City of Lawrence is seeking a Field Operator to perform a range of skilled and semi-skilled tasks related to maintaining public infrastructure. The role covers responsibilities in street, water, stormwater, and levee maintenance, with cross-training across field operations.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 3 years of equipment operation or construction experience, and a Kansas driver’s license with CDL within 6 months.