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Cowley County Public Works Department has an opening for an Equipment Operator I at District 1, Winfield shop and District 2, Arkansas City shop.
Under direct supervision, performs a variety of duties associated with the operation of trucks, light and occasionally medium equipment in the repair, maintenance and construction of County roads, bridges and right of ways.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Assists with hauling sand, hot oil, gravel, or asphalt mix for road repair or to remove dirt, trash, snow, and other materials for disposal.
· Operate a variety of light equipment such as light tractor to pull mower.
· Transports equipment, signs and posts.
· Mows county ditches, chips brush, cuts and trims trees, flags traffic.
· Services, maintains and makes mechanical adjustments and minor repairs on equipment such as checking and servicing fuel, oil and coolant levels, lubrication, tire pressure and changes, and general vehicle upkeep.
· May operate heavier equipment such as a loader or road grader.
· Operates rollers to construct, repair and maintain the County roads.
· Maintains records on use and maintenance of assigned vehicle and hours worked.
· May perform work on bridges and culverts.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
· Responds to after hour calls as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of and the skill to operate assigned vehicles in a safe manner.
Knowledge of road construction and maintenance, materials and methods.
Knowledge of State traffic laws.
Knowledge of methods used in servicing automotive equipment.
Ability to obtain a class A CDL within six months of training being offered.
Ability to perform heavy physical labor under a variety of weather conditions.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to prepare and maintain simple records.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors and co-workers.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to perform moderate and some heavy physical work and to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, ride, climb, bend, kneel, twist, reach, grasp, push, pull and perform similar body movements.
Possesses hand/eye/foot coordination adequate to operate office equipment, including a computer, a vehicle and heavy equipment.
Ability to talk and hear in person, by telephone and two-way radio; ability to hear malfunction of equipment.
Ability to see and read instructions, manuals and characters on a computer screen; ability to see and detect unacceptable materials.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
High school diploma or GED and prefer one year of experience in the operation of trucks or farm type automotive equipment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :
Must possess a valid CDL driver's license or obtain within 6 months of probation period
The salary is starting at $17.83 per hour with no CDL and $19.26 if you have a CDL currently and it maxes out at $25.95 per hour, plus benefits.
Applications may be picked up in the County Administrator’s Office or apply on-line at cowleycountyks.gov.
Positions are open until filled. Cowley County is an Equal opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.83 - $19.26 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
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Work Location: In person
Full Time
$55k-71k (estimate)
04/11/2023
08/21/2024
skyerock.net
Winfield, KS
25 - 50
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