Equipment Operator

Position: Equipment Operator I
At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you'll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them - people.

As an Equipment Operator, you'll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services - uninterrupted.

Based in Liberal, KS, you'll have the opportunity to operate heavy equipment and machinery on an assigned shift. You'll contribute to the success of our program with efficient preventive maintenance and effective solutions to challenges that may arise in municipal facilities. You'll operate equipment such as 18-wheel tractor trailer rigs, load, unload, haul and apply sewage sludge, scum, grit and screening according to approved procedures;

haul and spread sand, gravel, dirt, erect and repair fences. You'll also inspect and maintain equipment, vehicles, tools, and pumps; maintain records and logs of work activities; and perform other duties as required.

Most importantly, you'll take action to ensure the safety, health and well-being of you and your team.

Qualifications - External

* Two years' experience in the operation and preventive maintenance of vehicles

* Possess state required equipment operator license.

* A valid driver's license with no major infractions

Ideally, You'll Also Have:

* Two years' experience in the operation and preventive maintenance of vehicles, heavy equipment, farm machinery, pumps and sewer line maintenance equipment

* Knowledge of general operation and maintenance of vehicles, engines, pumps, valves, motors, farm machinery, and related equipment used in and around water and wastewater systems.

* Familiarity with hand and power tools and equipment commonly used in the maintenance and servicing of vehicles, equipment, and sewers.

* Safe work practices

Working Conditions &

Physical Requirements:

Safety is a core value  are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services. Due to the nature of the job passing a Fitness for Duty testing is required to ensure candidates for this position are physically and functionally fit to perform the essential physical work functions of this safety sensitive position without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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