Operator Jobs

About The Position

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.
• Wastewater Section-specific: National Associate of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) Certifications in Pipeline Assessment (PACP) or must be able to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Occasional 24/7 operations.
• Frequently on-call, occasional shift work, and overtime.

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; and 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.
• Cleans and maintenance equipment.
• 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.
• Performs additional support duties as required.
• May be required act as interim Crewleader in the event that the Crewleader 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.
• Attends all required trainings and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
• Other Benefits - Long-term disability, employer paid group life insurance, basic life insurance, employee assistance program and an array of voluntary benefit options.