Equipment Operator I (C) - 617 - Sewer Maintenance

Are you ready to put your skills to work while operating a variety of vehicles and equipment in a role that makes a difference for your community? As an Equipment Operator 1 Sewer Maintenance, youll play a vital role in maintaining and improving Wichitas sewer infrastructure. From operating trucks and powered equipment to performing hands-on maintenance, this position combines physical work, technical expertise, and teamwork. In this role, youll handle specialized equipment like jackhammers, air compressors, and small tractors to perform essential tasks such as excavation, hauling materials, and snow removal. Your work helps ensure the safety and efficiency of the Citys sewer systems, directly benefiting the public. Occasionally, youll have the opportunity to lead small crews, enhancing your leadership and organizational skills. This position is perfect for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, solving problems, and operating machinery in a team-oriented environment. With opportunities to contribute to critical maintenance projects, respond to weather-related challenges, and refine your equipment operation expertise, youll find this role both dynamic and rewarding. Bargaining Unit: Service Employee's International (SEIU) Workday and Hours: Monday - Friday - 7:30am-4:00pm **Posting may close at any time** **Employees within the department or division shall be given first consideration**

• Performs minor servicing work on equipment, such as refueling, lubricating, washing and making minor adjustments.
• Operates a truck and assists in loading and unloading materials.
• Operates a small tractor with attachments.
• Operates a jackhammer and air compressor.
• Hauls sand, stones, cement, pipes, water, brick, or other materials.
• Digs ditches and other excavations, removes stumps, and mows lawns; mixes concrete; collects litter or performs other laboring work as assigned.
• May function as backup operator or assistant to an Equipment Operator II.
• Assists in snow removal operations.
• The examples of work performed are not intended to be all-inclusive. The City of Wichita reserves the right to assign additional duties as needed.

• Willingness to work under conditions that are sometimes unpleasant, where safety equipment must be worn and safety procedures followed.
• Ability to maneuver self into and/or onto vehicular equipment 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.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 90 pounds.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 250 pounds with the assistance of another person.
• Ability to safely and effectively swing a 20 pound sledge hammer against brick, concrete, or similarly hard surfaces.
• Ability to safely and effectively use a jackhammer.
• Ability to maintain balance and physically tolerate operating and 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 with the use of ear plugs.
• Ability to safely wear respirator for supplied air while entering confined spaces.
• Ability to continuously perform tasks that require one to push, pull, climb (ladders and in and out of vehicular equipment), bend, twist, reach, stand, and walk, about (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 Kansas class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with an air brake endorsement. 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.

• Six months of experience in the operation of commercial motor vehicles.
• One year of direct experience with operating a chain saw and/or jackhammer.
• A valid drivers license
• Ability to acquire and maintain Class B CDL with air brakes and tankers endorsement within six months of employment . 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 States without the need of a sponsorship.

Preferred Experience and Training

• A valid Class B CDL with air brakes and tankers endorsement.

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 will be made contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which will include drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a police records check. Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.