Equipment Operator III H - Airport

JOB This work involves tasks ranging from semi-skilled to skilled in the maintenance, repair, and construction of grounds and facilities typically requiring the operation of heavy and/or specialized airport equipment on Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport and Col. James Jabara Airport, including those used for airfield snow and ice control. Work also includes inspection, service, preventive maintenance, and repairs of equipment, commercial irrigation systems, and complex airfield signing and pavement marking systems. Work is often performed independently but under the general direction of a supervisor. A supervisor gives direction in tasks, task priority, and special instructions when changes are necessary in established procedures.
Starting Salary Range: $20.66 - $22.80 depending on experience and qualifications
The days and hours for this position: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Bargaining Unit: Service Employee's International (SEIU)
**Employees within the department or division shall be given first consideration**
***Posting may close at any time*** EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Often responsible to determine means and methods of assigned work tasks and leading the work of other less senior and experienced staff in assigned tasks.
• Operates tractors, trucks, (up to 72,000 GVW dual and tandem dual axle), with or without trailers, and other specialized construction and maintenance equipment of varying size and complexity. Examples of equipment include, but are not limited to:
  • wheel loaders – four wheel articulated
  • backhoes
  • trenchers
  • motor graders
  • street sweepers
  • dump-trucks
  • pavement marking vehicles
  • crane hi-reach vehicles
• Operates specialized and complex airport snow and ice removal equipment in the Air Operations Areas (AOA) and Movement Areas (areas requiring FAA air traffic control clearance). Examples of equipment include, but are not limited to:
  • displacement plow trucks
  • multi-purpose vehicles – rotary broom/rotary plow/rotary blower
  • liquid and dry de-icing chemical applicators
• Performs mowing operations in the AOA and Movement Areas (areas requiring FAA air traffic control clearance).
• Performs complex pavement marking and marking maintenance on the AOA and Movement Areas (areas requiring FAA air traffic control clearance).
• Operates specialized pavement maintenance and pavement replacement equipment.
• Performs maintenance and upkeep of pavements, markings, signage, fencing, and overall property maintenance.
• Performs planting, pruning, and tree removal, including operation of chippers, stump grinders and related equipment.
• Performs maintenance and upkeep of all storm drainage systems, including the Cow Skin creek on airport property.
• Performs inspections, maintenance and repair on commercial irrigation systems, pumps, backflow prevention devices, controls, timers, and related plumbing.
• Applies herbicide and pesticide chemicals.
• Performs mechanical maintenance, equipment and tool inspections, and service work on equipment operated.
• The examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Required Experience and Training

• Two (2) years of experience in operating heavy and/or specialized equipment used in construction and/or maintenance activities.
• Must have a valid driver's license at time of application.
• Ability to acquire a valid Kansas Class A CDL with air brake and passenger endorsements within six 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.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Preferred Experience and Training

• Prior work experience in snow and ice control.
• A valid Kansas Class A CDL with air brake and passenger endorsements.

Please note that this position is part of a random drug testing pool, and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a ten-year background investigation, including employment, driver's license, security threat assessment (STA) and criminal history records check (CHRC).
Offers of employment are also contingent upon passing a physical examination, which includes drug screening.
Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.