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Kansas Employer Equipment Operator 1 in Leavenworth, Kansas
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Equipment Operator I
Department: Public Works
Division: Streets
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Retirement: KPERS
Effective Date: January 1, 2023
GENERAL PURPOSE Operates a variety of light to heavy equipment and trucks utilized in construction, maintenance
and repair activities; performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance of light, street,
water, sewer and storm drainage systems.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the direct supervision of the Street Foreman and the indirect supervision of the
Equipment Operator II. May receive general supervision from the Operations Superintendent.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED May be required to work as a lead crewmember with temporary personnel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(Duties listed below do not include all tasks which may be performed.)
? Operates trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various
equipment, materials and supplies.
? Operates trucks and construction or power equipment, such as mechanized broom, backhoe,
man-lift, dump truck and snowplow.
? Operates jackhammers, and other small equipment and tools to maintain street and utility
systems.
? Works with and assists the line crew in digging ditches, patching pot holes, hoisting material,
tools, equipment, and any related work with required equipment.
? Maintains accountability and control of all assigned equipment; Performs routine inspection
and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to
supervisor; cleans equipment.
? Controls traffic at work sites in accordance with established work zone control safety
standards.
? Assists in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices.
? Maintains and monitors a safety culture in accordance with City policy. This culture will
minimize accidents, injuries and property damage. Oversees the safety of assigned
operations by instructing individuals in proper safety procedures and/or reporting violations
of safety policies.
? Performs snow and ice control duties and storm damage recovery duties, which may include,
but is not limited to, the operation of snowplow, loader, chainsaw and other tools and
equipment to effectively deal with the situation.
? Must be able to problem solve independently and report to the immediate supervisor
accordingly.
? May perform other duties as assigned.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES
? Serves as groundperson on the line crew as required and assigned.
? May serve as a member of various employee committees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (A) Be at least 18 years old at time of hire;
(B) Graduation from high school or GED equivalent;
(C) Must possess a valid drivers license at time of application (and maintain for duration of
employment) and meet insurability standards under fleet insurance policy; and
(D) Must obtain Class B CDL certification within one (1) year of hire and maintain for
duration of employment.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
(A) Considerable knowledge of light to heavy-equipment operating principles; working
knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to light to heavy equipment
operations; working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in street and
utility maintenance work.
(B) Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
(C) Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to communicate
effectively verbally and in writing; ability to observe proper safety precautions; ability to
establish effective working relationships with other employee\'s, supervisors and the
public; ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather con itions; ability to
drive and operate a variety of equipment under varying conditions; ability to work from
construction specifications or blueprints and perform as a Department of Labor and
Industries competent person on excavation sites.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (A) Subject to immediate call outs during snow, storm, traffic signal or other emergencies.
(B) Must comply with the Citys established on-call response timeframes (40 minutes) within
90 days of hire date.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
(A) Minimum of six months experience as a general laborer.
(B) One or more years experience in the operation/use of light to heavy equipment.
(C) Two years experience of maintenance and/or repair related to utility or street systems.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Motorized vehicles