Equipment Operator 1 N - Stormwater

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**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. Occasionally, this

position may direct a small number of laborers assigned to the

completion of specific tasks. Work is performed independently, but under

the general direction of a supervisor. Ability to obtain and maintain a

valid Kansas Class B CDL with both air brake and tanker endorsements.

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

consideration\*\***

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

**Examples of Work Performed**

- Assist with assigned maintenance and construction tasks involving

the operation of heavy equipment including but not limited to the

operation of backhoes, bulldozers, scrapers, and snowplows.

- Assist with assigned tasks involving 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.

**Requirements of Work**

- Some 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 lead the

work of a small number of helpers.

- Some 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.

- Ability to obtain and 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.

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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