Equipment Operator II - Project & Construction

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 trucks and 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 of equipment), 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.  

• 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.