Equipment Operator I - PUBLIC WORKS

Department: PUBLIC WORKS

Pay: $15.75 per hour $32,758 annually

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday- 7:00am-3:30pm- 5858 N 247th St W, Andale

Performs general maintenance and repair duties on County infrastructure. Participates in snow/ice removal procedures and right of way mowing.

Repair asphalt, gravel, and concrete surfaced roads

• Assist with installation, repair, and maintenance of culverts
• Complete general maintenance work in grading, patching, and maintaining improved & unimproved roads
• Assist with applying cold patch or hot mix asphalt to fix potholes
• Complete maintenance, repair, and replacement of work zone and basic roadway signage
• Fill cracks in road surface
• Work as flagman during road construction projects
• Wear PPE and follow local, state, and federal safety regulations

Operate light and medium weight equipment for road construction work

• Operate a wheeled tractor with attachments for mowing and other projects along County right of way
• Operate a dump truck for hauling material
• Assist with loading and unloading material and equipment
• Conduct basic preventative maintenance on vehicles & equipment
• Perform manual work associated with equipment operations

Participate in snow and ice removal operations

• Operate a dump truck with blade and spreader to clear roads of snow and ice
• Operate loader to load material for snow & ice removal
• Ride as passenger with other operators to assist with snow & ice removal
• Maintain equipment in good condition
• Ensure equipment is cleaned, fueled, and loaded for follow on shift
• Report problems immediately to shift supervisor

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent; Per Sedgwick County Policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver's license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance.; Must have or obtain valid Kansas Commercial Driver's License Class B w/air brakes & tanker endorsements within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications: Kansas Commercial Driver's License Class B w/air brakes & tanker endorsements.

It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services provided to the general public, including employment and all other activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other similarly protected status. Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to persons with disabilities. If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please notify Human Resources by phone at (316) 660-7050, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777). Do not use this phone number for employment questions. This number is provided only for those requiring ADA assistance. You will be contacted should the department feel that you are a qualified candidate.