Seasonal Mower - PUBLIC WORKS

About the role

Operates large tractor mowers to maintain public rights-of-way, ensuring safe and aesthetically pleasing roadways and public spaces. The role includes working along high-speed roadways, performing basic maintenance on mowing equipment, assisting with various public works construction tasks, and supporting team operations.

Responsibilities

• Works independently and in a team environment.
• Mows and maintains right of way along established routes.
• Operates large tractors or other mowing equipment with or without attachments; removes debris and litter from areas required to be maintained.
• Operates a chain saw, weed trimmer and other landscape tools for grass and brush trimming.
• Performs pre-trip inspections and routine maintenance of assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Fulfills safety procedures and traffic laws; maintains awareness of surrounding traffic and work environment.
• Utilizes personal protective equipment.
• Experienced staff will lead small mower teams and operate a truck and trailer to transport mowing tractors and related equipment between sites.
• Performs minor maintenance on equipment.
• Performs minor servicing work such as refueling, lubricating, washing and making minor equipment adjustments.
• Conducts basic preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment, such as sharpening blades, greasing, and cleaning filters.
• Performs manual work as assigned.
• Assists with other public works construction activities, including work zone flagging and traffic control, ditch maintenance and repair, filling potholes, and basic road repair.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and possess a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Per Sedgwick County Policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include:

• Experience and Education: Must be at least 18 years old and possess a High School diploma or equivalent.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits.

Pay

$17.04 per hour

Schedule

Monday-Friday-7am-3:30pm; 17500 W 71st Viola

Department

Highways

Job ID

13066