Equipment Operator II - Itinerant Camp Cleanup

This role will involve outdoor work in inclement weather, including rain, snow, sleet, ice, high heat, and humidity. Duties may also include other park maintenance related tasks including special event setup on weekends, or in low-light, low-visibility conditions, as well as other adverse weather situations.

• Operates specialized equipment for camp cleanup, including trucks and skid steers with attachments like power loaders, grapples, power brooms, and other tools for clearing and cleaning purposes.
• Uses manual tools and operates specialized equipment required for debris removal and camp sanitation.
• Leads a small team in equipment-assisted cleanup tasks, ensuring efficient operation and adherence to safety practices.
• Conducts regular checks and minor maintenance on equipment to ensure functionality and safety.
• Operates vehicles for transport and deployment of equipment and team members to various locations.
• Performs mechanical maintenance on operated equipment and ensures proper functionality.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. 
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

• Knowledge of the principles of automotive and specialized equipment operation.
• Ability to oversee and guide a small team in camp cleanup or illegal dumping cleanup operations.
• Knowledge of manual tools and safe handling practices for cleanup and maintenance.
• Familiarity with touchscreen interface technology for equipment operation and record keeping.
• Physical ability to access and maneuver equipment, including climbing into vehicles and performing regular checks and maintenance.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds and up to 200 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and tolerate airborne environmental nuisances from machine exhaust and construction activities.
• Ability to maintain balance on heavy equipment over uneven terrain for extended periods.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use ear protection and other personal protective equipment as required.
• Valid Driver's license or Class B CDL is required.
• Continuous possession of a valid Kansas class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Required Experience and Training

• One year of experience in operating automotive or specialized equipment for cleanup, construction, or maintenance.
• One year of experience operating a skid steer.
• Six months of experience operating touchscreen interface technology, including systems or devices used for grounds and building maintenance tasks.  
  
• A valid Class B CDL.
• Ability to acquire 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

• Valid Class A CDL.
• One year of customer service experience.

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.

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

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.