Equipment Operator - PUBLIC WORKS

Sedgwick County•Wichita, KS

79d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Maintains and operates light to heavy equipment used in the support and operation of County construction projects. Operates various power and hand tools, used in the maintenance and repair of county infrastructure. Participates in snow and ice operations, as well as highway mowing. Repair asphalt, gravel, and concrete surfaced roads; Construction, repair, and maintenance of County infrastructure. Placement will be based on qualifications and scored assessment. Public Works hires at multiple levels. Please see the qualification levels below:

Requirements

Requires high school diploma or equivalent
Valid US Driver’s License without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance
Ability to obtain Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tanker endorsements within 6 months of hire (for Equipment Operator I)
One year of experience operating light and medium weight equipment (for Equipment Operator II)
Two years of experience operating medium to heavy equipment (for Equipment Operator III)
Valid Commercial Driver’s License Class B with air brakes and tanker endorsements (for Equipment Operator II)
Valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A with air brakes and tanker endorsements (for Equipment Operator III)

Nice To Haves

Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tanker endorsements (for Equipment Operator I)
One year road construction experience (for Equipment Operator I)
Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tanker endorsements (for Equipment Operator II)
One year road construction experience (for Equipment Operator II)
Two years road construction experience (for Equipment Operator III)

Responsibilities

Maintains and operates light to heavy equipment used in the support and operation of County construction projects.
Operates various power and hand tools, used in the maintenance and repair of county infrastructure.
Participates in snow and ice operations, as well as highway mowing.
Repair asphalt, gravel, and concrete surfaced roads.
Construction, repair, and maintenance of County infrastructure.