Equipment Operator I (K) - 617 - Street Maintenance

About the role

The Equipment Operator I position in Street Maintenance plays a vital role in keeping Wichita’s streets safe and well-maintained. This role requires skilled, safe operation of various trucks and powered equipment for maintenance and construction tasks, with some manual labor involved.

Responsibilities

• Performs minor servicing work on equipment, such as refueling, lubricating, washing and making minor adjustments.
• Operates a truck and assists in loading and unloading materials.
• Operates a small tractor with attachments.
• Operates a jackhammer and air compressor.
• Hauls sand, stones, cement, pipes, water, brick, and other materials.
• Digs ditches and other excavations, removes stumps, and mows lawns; mixes concrete; collects litter or performs other laboring work as assigned.
• May function as backup operator or assistant to an Equipment Operator II.
• Assists in snow removal operations.

Requirements

• Willingness to work under conditions that are sometimes unpleasant, where safety equipment must be worn and safety procedures followed.
• Ability to maneuver self into and/or onto vehicular equipment with two foot steep first step, and onto frame or fender as required to perform fluid/filter check daily and maintenance every 100 hours or as needed on mowers and plows.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 90 pounds.
• Ability to lift and carry 275 pounds with the assistance of another person.
• Ability to safely and effectively swing a 20 pound sledge hammer against brick, concrete, or similarly hard surfaces.
• Ability to safely and effectively use a jackhammer and a chainsaw.
• Ability to maintain balance and physically tolerate operating and riding heavy equipment over rough terrain for long periods of time.
• Ability to work outdoors when inclement weather conditions exist.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to airborne environmental nuisances associated with traffic and machine exhaust, open grounds, and construction.
• Ability to tolerate equipment and machinery noise with the use of ear plugs.
• Ability to continuously perform tasks that require one to push, pull, climb (ladders and in and out of vehicular equipment), bend, twist, reach, stand, and walk, about (up to half a mile at a time) for most of an eight-hour shift.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas commercial driver's license (CDL) is preferred and may be required based on job assignment.

Qualifications

• Experience and Training:
  • Six months of experience in the operation of motor vehicles.
  • A valid Driver's License.
  • Ability to acquire a valid Class B CDL with tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country.
• Preferred Experience and Training:
  • A valid Class A or B CDL with tanker endorsement.

Skills

• Skilled in operating various trucks and powered equipment for maintenance and construction tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy materials.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and equipment.
• Physical stamina and endurance.
• Communication skills.

Benefits

• Vacation: 10 days per year, increasing to 240 hours after five years.
• Holidays: Eleven paid holidays, one Personal Holiday after six months.
• Sick Leave: One work day per month, increasing to 240 hours after five years.
• Health Insurance: UMR / United Healthcare PPO plans with Teladoc virtual care, Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits.
• Dental Insurance: Two Delta Dental plans – Preferred and Traditional.
• Lifetime Insurance: Low-cost voluntary term life insurance available.
• Retirement Plans: Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3 and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for dependent care and unreimbursed medical expenses.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance: Voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife.
• Voluntary Accident and Dismemberment Insurance: Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife.
• Community Volunteer Events: Opportunities to engage in community service.

Pay

Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.

Schedule

This position is full-time, with a day and hours of work: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM. Multiple work locations are available: Central Maintenance Facility - 1801 S. McLean Blvd, Northeast Substation - 2901 E 33rd St, West Substation - 5801 W. 3rd Bargaining Unit: Service Employee's International (SEIU)