Equipment Operator - Utility Cut Crew

City of Manhattan Kansas•Manhattan, KS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
National Associate of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) Certifications in Pipeline Assessment (PACP) or must be able to obtain within six (6) months of hire.

Nice To Haves

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
APWA Winter Operator Training

Responsibilities

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 of equipment as required.
Performs additional support duties as required.
May be required to act as interim Crewleader in the event that the Crewleader is absent.
Manages work-related stress that may result from 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.

Benefits

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 paid leave.
Education Reimbursement, Professional Development.
Certifications/Licensure - The City will reimburse up to $8,000 per calendar year for tuition and fees.
Professional Development funds are based on department budget.
Certification/licensure may be reimbursed by the City.
Long-term disability, employer paid group life insurance, basic life insurance, employee assistance program and an array of voluntary benefit options.