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Equipment Operator
Job in
Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, 66506, USA
Listed on 2026-09-13
Listing for:
City of Manhattan, Kansas
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-13
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Operator, Maintenance Worker, Road Construction, Construction Labor & Trades
Job Description & How to Apply Below
(Regular, Non-Exempt)
Starting Salary Range: $23.34 - $28.01/hour, DOQ
Closing Date:
Open until filled, may close at any time
Shift/Workdays and
Hours:
Monday
- Friday, 7:00AM - 3:30PM
(Regular, Non-Exempt)
Starting Salary Range: $23.34 - $28.01/hour, DOQ
Closing Date:
Open until filled, may close at any time
Shift/Workdays and
Hours:
Monday
- Friday, 7:00AM - 3:30PM
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.
Essential Functions 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
- 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.
- 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.
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