Equipment Operator III - Stormwater

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more

information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13556467

**The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.**

**Distinguishing Features of Work**

This is skilled work in the safe and efficient operation of heavy and

specialized equipment used to maintain assets associated with the Flood

Control Project and Stormwater Management System. May supervise other

staff in completion of assigned tasks. Work is performed independently,

but under the general direction of a supervisor. Must possess and

maintain a valid Kansas Class A or B CDL with both air brake and tanker

endorsements.

• \*\*\*Employees within the department or division shall be given first
  
  

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• \*\*Posting may close at any time\*\***
  
  

**Examples of Work Performed**

• Perform assigned maintenance and construction tasks through the
  
  

operation of heavy equipment including but not limited to the

operation of backhoes, bulldozers, scrapers, and snowplows.

• Perform assigned tasks through the operation of specialized
  
  

equipment including but not limited to combination cleaners, pumps,

and television inspection systems.

• Clean, repair, and replace storm sewer conduits and structures.
• Perform maintenance tasks associated with mechanical equipment to
  
  

ensure proper and safe operations.

• Assist supervisors on specified tasks, including but not limited to
  
  

completion of daily work assignments with necessary documentation.

• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
  
  

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**Requirements of Work**

• Considerable knowledge of equipment operations including but not
  
  

limited to the operations of equipment identified in this job

description.

• Ability to perform work with limited supervision and to supervise
  
  

other crew members.

• Considerable knowledge of construction operations (materials,
  
  

methods, tools, etc.) including but not limited brick repairs and

concrete works.

• Ability to operate a fire hydrant and to pull 1 to 2.5 hose with 100
  
  

pounds of resistance.

• Ability to remove debris from manholes with a long-handled shovel
  
  

and work in confined spaces while wearing the proper personal

protective equipment.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds independently and up to
  
  

150 pounds with the assistance of another person.

• Ability to work outdoors during normal and inclement weather
  
  

conditions, tolerate airborne environmental nuisances associated

machine and traffic exhaust, and tolerate equipment and machinery

noise with the use of the appropriate personal protective equipment.

• Ability to continuously perform tasks that require one to push,
  
  

pull, climb, bend, twist, reach, stand, and walk up to half a mile

or more during extended periods of time including during an eight

hour work shift.

• Ability to respond to emergencies during normal working hours and
  
  

after hours in low light conditions.

• Ability to properly and safely enter and exit machinery including
  
  

machinery with steep steps that are about two feet apart.

• Ability to follow directions and perform all daily required tasks
  
  

including cleaning, construction, and maintenance tasks.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in
  
  

writing.

• Possession of, and ability to maintain a valid Kansas Class A
  
  

commercial drivers license (CDL) with air brake and tanker

endorsements, or, depending upon position, a Class B CDL with air

brake and tanker endorsements. If you are a Canadian or Mexican

citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home

country.

• This position will require working outdoors in inclement weather
  
  

including but not limited to, rain, snow, ice, sleet, heat, and

humidity plus snow and ice removal and/or emergency response

operations that would include operating equipment and vehicles on

overnight shifts, weekends and in low-light and low visibility

conditions, or other adverse weather conditions.

• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety
  
  

of other individuals in the workplace.

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 pre-employment

physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory

evaluation of the results of a criminal records check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more

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