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Equipment Operator - PUBLIC WORKS

Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office
Wichita, KS Full Time
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Equipment Operator - PUBLIC WORKS

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Date: Jun 26, 2026

Location: Wichita, KS, US, 67213

Company: Sedgwick County

Department: [[cust_personnelSubarea]]

Pay: Equipment Operator I: $17.89 hourly, Equipment Operator II: $19.73 hourly, Equipment Operator III: $20.72 hourly, Placement will be based on qualifications

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 7am-3:30pm

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.

Maintains and operates light to heavy equipment used in the support and operation of County construction projects. Operates various power and hand tools, used in the maintenance and repair of county infrastructure. Participates in snow and ice operations, as well as highway mowing. Repair asphalt, gravel, and concrete surfaced roads; Construction, repair, and maintenance of County infrastructure. Placement will be based on qualifications and scored assessment.

Public Works hires at multiple levels. Please see the qualification levels below:

Equipment Operator I- Starting pay - $17.89

Minimum Qualifications: Requires high school diploma or equivalent; valid US Driver’s License without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance; ability to obtain Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tanker endorsements within 6 months of hire. Commercial Driver’s License training provided by Sedgwick County Public Works upon hire.

Preferred qualifications: Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tanker endorsements; one year road construction experience.

Equipment Operator II- Starting pay - $19.73

Minimum Qualifications: Requires high school diploma or equivalent; one year of experience operating light and medium weight equipment; valid Commercial Driver’s License Class B with air brakes and tanker endorsements.

Preferred qualifications: Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tanker endorsements; one year road construction experience

Equipment Operator III- Starting pay - $20.72

Minimum Qualifications: Requires high school diploma or equivalent; two years of experience operating medium to heavy equipment; valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A with air brakes and tanker endorsements.

Preferred qualifications: Two years road construction experience.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following link. Apply for a Job | Sedgwick County, Kansas

Nearest Major Market: Wichita

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Department: [[cust_personnelSubarea]]

Pay: Equipment Operator I: $17.89 hourly, Equipment Operator II: $19.73 hourly, Equipment Operator III: $20.72 hourly, Placement will be based on qualifications

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 7am-3:30pm

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.

Maintains and operates light to heavy equipment used in the support and operation of County construction projects. Operates various power and hand tools, used in the maintenance and repair of county infrastructure. Participates in snow and ice operations, as well as highway mowing. Repair asphalt, gravel, and concrete surfaced roads; Construction, repair, and maintenance of County infrastructure. Placement will be based on qualifications and scored assessment.

Public Works hires at multiple levels. Please see the qualification levels below:

Equipment Operator I- Starting pay - $17.89

Minimum Qualifications: Requires high school diploma or equivalent; valid US Driver’s License without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance; ability to obtain Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tanker endorsements within 6 months of hire. Commercial Driver’s License training provided by Sedgwick County Public Works upon hire.

Preferred qualifications: Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tanker endorsements; one year road construction experience.

Equipment Operator II- Starting pay - $19.73

Minimum Qualifications: Requires high school diploma or equivalent; one year of experience operating light and medium weight equipment; valid Commercial Driver’s License Class B with air brakes and tanker endorsements.

Preferred qualifications: Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tanker endorsements; one year road construction experience

Equipment Operator III- Starting pay - $20.72

Minimum Qualifications: Requires high school diploma or equivalent; two years of experience operating medium to heavy equipment; valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A with air brakes and tanker endorsements.

Preferred qualifications: Two years road construction experience.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following link. Apply for a Job | Sedgwick County, Kansas

Nearest Major Market: Wichita

Department: [[cust_personnelSubarea]]

Pay: Equipment Operator I: $17.89 hourly, Equipment Operator II: $19.73 hourly, Equipment Operator III: $20.72 hourly, Placement will be based on qualifications

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 7am-3:30pm

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.

Maintains and operates light to heavy equipment used in the support and operation of County construction projects. Operates various power and hand tools, used in the maintenance and repair of county infrastructure. Participates in snow and ice operations, as well as highway mowing. Repair asphalt, gravel, and concrete surfaced roads; Construction, repair, and maintenance of County infrastructure. Placement will be based on qualifications and scored assessment.

Public Works hires at multiple levels. Please see the qualification levels below:

Equipment Operator I- Starting pay - $17.89

Minimum Qualifications: Requires high school diploma or equivalent; valid US Driver’s License without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance; ability to obtain Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tanker endorsements within 6 months of hire. Commercial Driver’s License training provided by Sedgwick County Public Works upon hire.

Preferred qualifications: Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tanker endorsements; one year road construction experience.

Equipment Operator II- Starting pay - $19.73

Minimum Qualifications: Requires high school diploma or equivalent; one year of experience operating light and medium weight equipment; valid Commercial Driver’s License Class B with air brakes and tanker endorsements.

Preferred qualifications: Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tanker endorsements; one year road construction experience

Equipment Operator III- Starting pay - $20.72

Minimum Qualifications: Requires high school diploma or equivalent; two years of experience operating medium to heavy equipment; valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A with air brakes and tanker endorsements.

Preferred qualifications: Two years road construction experience.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following link. Apply for a Job | Sedgwick County, Kansas

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