Equipment Operator II; N - Sewer Treatment

Step into a critical operations role that helps keep Wichita’s wastewater treatment system running safely and efficiently. As an Equipment Operator II in the Sewer Treatment Division
, you’ll operate specialized trucks, tractors, and heavy‑duty agricultural equipment used in the land application of biosolids and the maintenance of wastewater systems. Your work directly supports public health, environmental safety, and regulatory compliance. In this hands‑on position, you’ll perform daily equipment checks, routine mechanical maintenance, and operate machinery across open land and treatment facilities. You may also serve as a field lead, guiding a small crew in essential land application tasks.

This role is ideal for skilled operators who want to be part of a mission‑driven team making a visible difference every day in the community’s infrastructure and environmental stewardship.

Monday - Friday - 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Service Employee's International (SEIU)

Employees within the department or division shall be given first consideration.

Posting may come down at any time.

• Operates tractors and trucks with special attached equipment such as power loaders, backhoes, winches, snow plows, and other attachments which are used for varied maintenance purposes.
• Operates equipment in performing biosolids land application and sewage treatment maintenance work, such as wheeled loaders, large agricultural tractors, spreaders, hydro‑lift, and liquid sludge tanker truck.
• Operates special equipment used in sewer work such as sewer cleaning machines, pumps, or cables.
• Operates a truck and leads a small maintenance 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 an Equipment Operator III.
• 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.
• Ability to lead the work of a small number of helpers on maintenance operations.
• Knowledge of the tools, methods, and materials used in the land application of biosolids and maintenance activities such as those used in operating and maintaining sewage treatment systems.
• Knowledge of the tools, methods and materials used in construction and maintenance activities.
• Ability to maneuver oneself into riding machines with a 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.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to lift, carry and/or maneuver up to 150 pounds with the assistance of another person.
• Ability to maintain balance and physically tolerate riding heavy equipment over rough terrain for long periods of time.
• Ability to work outdoors when inclement weather conditions exist.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to airborne environmental nuisances associated with traffic and machine exhaust, open grounds, and construction.
• Ability to tolerate equipment and machinery noise with the use of ear plugs.
• Ability to continuously perform tasks that require one to push, pull, climb (ladders and in and out of vehicular 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 acquire and maintain a valid Kansas Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake and tanker endorsements. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country.
• This position will require working outdoors in inclement weather including but not limited to, rain, snow, ice, sleet, heat, and humidity plus snow and ice removal and/or emergency response operations that would include operating equipment and vehicles on overnight shifts, weekends and in low‑light and low‑visibility conditions, or other adverse weather conditions.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat…