Equipment Operator II (O) - Landfill

About the role

The City of Wichita is seeking individuals who take pride in their work and are dedicated to providing excellent service. This position involves skilled and safe operation of specialized automotive equipment in a landfill environment, including servicing and making minor repairs to equipment operated.

Responsibilities

• Operates a wheel loader, water truck, backhoe, skid steer, track loader, and tractor with attachments.
• Operates a pickup truck; may operate a dump truck with trailer depending on drivers license type and endorsements.
• May be cross-trained to operate larger pieces of equipment, such as a landfill compactor or bulldozer.
• Performs service work on equipment, such as refueling, lubricating, washing, and making minor repairs and adjustments.
• Completes daily inspection logs.
• Directs traffic at and around the working face of a construction and demolition (C&D) landfill.
• Maintains composting windrows.
• Aids customers with the loading of compost, mulch, or other items purchased.
• May function as backup operator or assistant to an Equipment Operator III.

Requirements of Work

• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to acquire within a reasonable period of time knowledge of the procedures, tools, equipment, and materials used in landfill work.
• 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.
• Ability to maintain balance and physically tolerate operating and riding heavy equipment over rough terrain for long periods of time.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• May require the ability to lead the work of a small number of employees on landfill maintenance operations.
• Ability to operate, with training, a two-way radio.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to airborne environmental nuisances associated with traffic and machine exhaust, open grounds, construction, and composting operations.
• Ability to tolerate equipment and machinery noise with the use of ear plugs.
• Ability to lift and carry bulky items weighing up to 90 pounds.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 150 pounds with the assistance of another.
• Ability to pull, shove or otherwise maneuver items weighing up to 150 pounds.
• Ability to be continuously performing 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 a half mile at a time) for most of a ten-hour shift.
• Ability to wear safety toed boots and other personal protective equipment as required.
• Ability to acquire (within 120 days of start date) and maintain certification for a two-way radio.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Valid driver’s license and a good driving record are required. Must have a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements. Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment in a similar environment. Must have a valid First Aid/CPR certification. Must have a valid Food Handler’s permit. Must have a valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate.