Equipment Operator - Stormwater​/Street

Description

(Regular, Non-Exempt)

Starting Salary Range:$23.34 - $28.01/hour, DOQ

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Shift/Workdays and

Hours:

Monday
- Friday, 7:00 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m.

The Equipment Operator maintains City infrastructure and public services while functioning as a member of maintenance teams. This position is required to perform special projects using heavy equipment which requires reviewing the project, analyzing the appropriate method of completing the project and developing a time schedule.

Performs repairs, construction, installation, and maintenance duties.

• Operates a variety of equipment including but not limited to bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, graders, skid steer loaders, trenchers, pipe-tapping machines, sewer jet trucks, sewer line rapid assessment tools (SLRAT), closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras, and loaders as dependent upon division and project need; operates all equipment and tools in a safe and effective manner.
• Performs repair, installation, construction, and maintenance duties related to roadways, bridges, drainage systems, sanitary sewer systems, and other public infrastructure maintained by the department.
• Documents and produces accurate reports, asset data, and field observations as required. Enters data into databases in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP) and industry standards.
• Transports equipment and material to work sites, load and unload equipment and materials.
• Checks work sites for potential hazards; determine precautions for safe equipment operation. Assembles and sets up appropriate traffic control at work sites as required by projects.
• Completes seasonal and emergency maintenance work as required.

Cleans and maintenance equipment.

• Washes equipment, cleans inside of equipment, inspects equipment for damage, and conducts repairs and/or preventative maintenance as required. Ensure the replacement f equipment as required.

Performs additional support duties as required.

• May be required act as interim Crew leader in the event that the Crew leader is absent.
• Manages work‑related stress that may result of potentially dissatisfied customers or citizens.
• May work in and around high traffic areas, manholes, confined spaces, trenches and excretory products, dependent upon division.
• Attends all required trainings and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school education or equivalent.
• One (1) year experience operating heavy equipment and knowledge of proper preventative maintenance for heavy equipment. In lieu of years of experience, internal candidates can demonstrate proficiency through completion of a field competency test.
• Valid Class A commercial driver’s license with Airbrakes and Tanker endorsement.
• Wastewater Section-specific:
  National Associate of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) Certifications in Pipeline Assessment (PACP) or must be able to obtain within six (6) months of hire.

• Two (2) years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• CPR or First Aid Training.
• Street, Fleet, and Stormwater Section-specific: LTAP Training (e.g., Asphalt Road & Street Maintenance, Concrete Road & Street Maintenance, Gravel Road and Street Maintenance);
  Confined Space Training;
  Open Trench Safety Training; and APWA Winter Operator Training.

• Occasional 24/7 operations.
• Frequently on‑call, occasional shift work, and overtime.

• Boot, Clothing and Vehicle Allowances, if applicable.
• City issued Cell Phone, if applicable.
• Retirement/Pension
  - City employees are required by statute to contribute to the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS). Voluntary retirement contributions are offered with Nationwide, Mission Square, and Empower KPERS 457.
• Medical, Dental, Vision
  - The City offers an excellent benefits package that includes wellness, medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits.
• Paid Holidays – 10.5 paid holidays per year plus one additional floating holiday.
• Paid Vacation - 12 to 26 days per year based on years of service.
• Paid Sick Leave - 12 days per year.
• Paid Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks of…