Equipment Operator II (J) - Street Maintenance

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

**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.

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

consideration\*\***

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

**Examples of Work Performed**

- Operates tractors and trucks with special attached equipment such as

power loaders, backhoes, winches, snow plows, and other attachments

used for varied maintenance purposes.

- Operates special equipment used in pavement markings.

- Directs and participates in the operation of a hot asphalt plant.

- Operates equipment in performing street or airport maintenance work,

such as rollers, oil distributors, loaders, pavement breakers, and

screed machine.

- Operates a truck and leads a maintenance crew in maintaining,

repairing and cleaning streets and airport surfaces.

- Performs mechanical maintenance and service work on equipment

operated.

- May act as a backup operator or assistant to an Equipment Operator

III.

- These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.

- Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

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**Requirements of Work**

- Knowledge of the principles of automotive equipment operation

- Ability to lead the work of a small number of helpers

- Knowledge of methods used in making concrete, asphalt and brick

repairs, or knowledge of paints, thinners and related supplies

- Working knowledge of work zone traffic control

- Knowledge of the tools, methods and materials used in construction

and maintenance activities

- 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 other maintenance as needed on vehicular equipment

- Ability to lift and carry up to 90 pounds, or up to 275 pounds with

the assistance of another person

- Ability to sense approaching traffic

- Ability to use a jackhammer and a chainsaw safely and effectively

- Ability to maintain balance and tolerate riding heavy equipment over

rough terrain for long periods of time

- Ability to work outdoors when inclement weather conditions exist

- Ability to tolerate exposure to airborne environmental nuisances

associated with traffic and machine exhaust, open grounds, and

construction

- Ability to tolerate equipment and machinery noise Ability to

continuously perform tasks that require one to push, pull, climb

(ladders and vehicular equipment), 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 acquire and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver

License with a Tanker endorsement within 60 days from hire. 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 r 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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