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Distinguishing Features of Work
This is skilled work operating specialized automotive equipment. Work
usually includes servicing and making minor repairs to equipment
operated. This person may act as crew leader over a small number of
employees to accomplish specific tasks or assignments. A supervisor
gives general directions in routine tasks and special instructions when
changes are made in established procedures.
DAYS AND HOURS ARE: Monday - Friday 3:30pm - 12:00am
Bargaining Unit: Service Employee\'s International (SEIU)
**Employees within the department or division shall be given first
consideration**
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**Posting may close at any time **\
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Examples of Work Performed
- Operates tractors and trucks with special attached equipment such as
power loaders, backhoes, winches, snow plows, herbicide spray trucks
and other attachments used for varied maintenance purposes.
- Operates special equipment used in sewer work such as sewer cleaning
machines, pumps, cables, or TV truck equipment; or equipment used in
pavement markings.
- Locates and uncovers buried manholes.
- Directs and participates in the operation of a hot asphalt plant.
- Operates equipment in performing street maintenance work, such as
rollers, oil distributors, loaders, pavement breakers or water/sewer
line installation and maintenance work such as trenchers, backhoes,
hydro lifts, and tapping machines.
- Operates a truck and leads a small crew in maintaining, repairing
and cleaning streets and sewers.
- Operates equipment in performing maintenance work.
- Performs mechanical maintenance and service work on equipment
operated.
- May act as a backup operator or assistant to Equipment Operator III
or Sewer Tech.
- Assists with prescribed burns.
- These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related
duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements of Work
- Knowledge of the principles of automotive equipment operation
- Ability to lead the work of a small number of helpers on maintenance
operations
- Knowledge of the tools, methods and materials used in construction
and maintenance activities; and may require knowledge of methods
used in making concrete, asphalt and brick repairs or knowledge of
paints, thinners and related supplies
- Ability to maneuver into riding machines with two foot steep first
step, and onto frame or fender as required to perform fluid/filter
check daily and maintenance every 100 hours or as needed on mowers
and plows; lift and carry up to 90 lbs, and up to 200 lbs. with the
assistance of another person; maintain balance and physically
tolerate riding heavy equipment over rough terrain for long periods
of time; work outdoors when inclement weather conditions exist;
tolerate exposure to airborne environmental nuisances associated
with traffic and machine exhaust, open grounds, construction and
equipment and machinery noise with the use of ear plugs
- Work in confined spaces, such as manholes, while wearing the
appropriate safety equipment, including a respirator
- Ability to continuously perform tasks that require one to push,
pull, climb (ladders and in and out ofequipment), bend, twist,
reach, stand, and walk (up to half a mile at a time) for most of an
eight hour shift
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in
writing
- Ability to respond after hours, including overnight, requiring
driving or working in low light conditions.
- Abil ity to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas commercial driver\'s
license (CDL) is preferred; may be required based on job assignment.
If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to
have or obtain a CDL from your home country.
- When required, the class and endorsements will vary based on job
assignment.
- Ability to acquire and maintain a State of Kansas Commercial
Pesticide Applicator certification in General Knowledge Category 9A
Noxious Weeds or Category 5S-Sewer Root Control.
- Ability to acquire and maintain certification in the sewer line
condition coding standard, such as PACP, adopted for use by the City
- An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety
of other individuals in the workplace.
Required Experience and Training
One year of experience in the operation of automotive or specialized
equipment used in construction or maintenance activities.
A valid Class B Kansas commercial driver\'s license (CDL) with airbrake
and tanker endorsement.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 St
