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Operator in Training
City of McPherson Public Works Department – Street Division
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Street Superintendent, the position of Operator In Training is non-exempt under FLSA. This employee operates and maintains department equipment and assists with the maintenance and repairs to city streets and alleys. This employee should possess a strong mechanical aptitude, and effective communication and public relation skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Classification
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
OPERATOR IN TRAINING
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Experience: No experience is required. Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within six months of employment.
Education: A high school diploma or GED is required. This employee must possess a valid Class B Kansas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within (6) months of employment and have and maintain a good driving record.
Technical Skills: A rudimentary knowledge of construction techniques, equipment maintenance, and mathematics is required. The employee must be able to operate trucks, large equipment, hand tools, and other department equipment. The ability to follow department safety policies and procedures and to interpret written and oral instructions is required. This employee should possess a good mechanical aptitude.
Problem Solving: Limited problem solving is involved in this position. This employee encounters problems with equipment malfunctions. Serious problems are reported to the Street Superintendent or the Crew Leader.
Decision Making: Limited decision-making is involved in this position. This employee makes decisions about performing necessary street repairs, maintaining department equipment, and performing daily duties in the safest and most efficient manner.
Supervision: This employee works with frequent supervision from the Street Superintendent and Crew Leader. This employee does not exercise any supervisory responsibilities over subordinate personnel.
Financial Accountability: This employee is responsible for the safe operation of department equipment. This employee does not participate in the annual budget process.
Personal Relations: Daily contact with the general public, co-workers, and supervisory personnel is expected.
Working Conditions: Some adverse working conditions exist within this position. Exposure to hazardous chemicals, explosives, blood borne pathogens, heavy machinery, excessive noise, work in confined spaces, heights, and all types of weather condition is expected. Incumbents must be willing to work mandatory overtime when required; may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as required in emergency situations.
Physical Requirements: Manual labor including lifting and carrying heavy objects, bending, kneeling, climbing, and the ability to operate departmental equipment is required daily in this position.
Residential Requirements: Must obtain residency within 15 miles of the city limits of McPherson
***The specific statements shown in this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Updated: 06/23/2020 Department of Labor classification: Level 4 position
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.60 - $26.38 per hour
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Full Time
Transportation
$44k-57k (estimate)
09/20/2023
10/05/2024
mcpcity.com
MCPHERSON, KS
100 - 200
1872
<$5M
Transportation
The City of McPherson is a local government agency located in the geographic center of the State of Kansas. The City of McPherson provides a full range of municipal services to more than 13,000 citizens. The City and Board of Public Utilities currently employ 200+ full-time employees. The City has an annual operating budget of $35M. The City of McPherson operates and maintains a range of services throughout various departments that include: Finance, Police, Engineering, Public Works, Parks & Water Park Facilities, Cemetery, Fire, Legal and Judicial, Human Resources and Information Technology. ...A list of current job openings may be found at https://www.mcpcity.com/471/Current-Job-Openings.
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