Equipment Operator III - PUBLIC WORKS

Department:  PUBLIC WORKS

Pay:  $20.10 Per hour $41,806.00 - Annually 

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday- 7:00am-3:30pm- 1144 S. Seneca 

Maintains and operates a wide variety of equipment used in the support and operation of County construction projects. Participates in snow and ice removal operations.

Operates heavy equipment with a high level of proficiency

• Operate motor graders, bulldozers, front-end loaders, backhoes, pneumatic rollers, excavator, and other similar equipment
• Operate specialized equipment associated with construction, repair, and maintenance of County infrastructure
• Operate equipment for clearing right of way, trenching, and back filling
• Operate asphalt equipment in road construction, repair, and maintenance
• Perform ditch grade leveling operations
• Perform preventative maintenance, and make minor repairs to assigned equipment
• Perform manual work associated with equipment operations

Construction, repair, and maintenance of County infrastructure

• Load and place sand, earth, rock, asphalt, and other road construction material
• Complete maintenance, repair, and replacement of work zone and basic roadway signage
• Set up work zones for road construction projects
• Wear PPE and follows local, state and federal safety regulations
• Occasionally plan, directs and supervise the work of a small crew

Participate in snow and ice removal operations

• Operate a dump truck with blade and spreader to clear roads of snow and ice
• Operate loader to load material for snow & ice removal
• Operate a motor grader for snow and ice removal
• Maintain equipment in good condition
• Ensure equipment is cleaned, fueled, and loaded for follow on shift
• Report problems immediately to shift supervisor
• Fill in for shift supervisor when necessary

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent; Two years of experience operating medium to heavy equipment. Valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A w/air brakes & tanker endorsements.

Preferred Qualifications: Two years of experience in road construction.

It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services provided to the general public, including employment and all other activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other similarly protected status. Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to persons with disabilities. If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please notify Human Resources by phone at (316) 660-7050, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777). Do not use this phone number for employment questions. This number is provided only for those requiring ADA assistance. You will be contacted should the department feel that you are a qualified candidate.