Summary:
The Field Operator is an infrastructure maintenance position that will perform a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, technical, and/or manual labor activities and duties related to the maintenance and repair of public infrastructure.
Field Operators may be assigned to collection/distribution system maintenance, street maintenance (concrete and asphalt), storm water construction and maintenance, levee maintenance or airport maintenance, or water meter reading, and will be cross-trained in field maintenance operations.
Responsibilities:
Duties may include installation, maintenance, and repair, of infrastructure within city right-of-way, property, easement, and facilities; use of computer technology; water meter readings, and operation of vehicles, equipment, and tools required for position assignment.
All crews assist with special in-house construction projects, may be assigned to assist other crews, provide emergency response and seasonal snow removal and may include 12-hour shifts working days and/or nights.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Three years of increasingly responsible heavy equipment operation, construction, or building trades preferred.
Must possess valid Kansas driver’s license; will require Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License depending on assigned workgroup.
Must acquire job-required certifications within 24/42 months of hire for continued employment.
The successful candidate must pass the City background check, post-offer City physical and drug screen.
Benefits:
Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance: Various dependent coverage levels available; FREE Well Care Clinic through LMH; other wellness benefits/perks
Paid Time Off: 12 Vacation days, 12 Sick days accrued per year; 2 days Personal Leave, 10 Paid Holidays
Retirement: Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)
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