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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Equipment Operator I - Park Maintenance

Park Maintenance Facility, KS

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$17.07/hr - $24.12/hr

0+ years exp

The City of Wichita is seeking an Equipment Operator I for Park Maintenance. The main responsibility of this position is the skilled and safe operation of trucks and powered equipment, along with performing manual maintenance and construction tasks.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Assists with prescribed burns

These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive

Other related duties may be assigned as needed

Qualification

Class B CDLEquipment operationHeavy equipment operationManual laborCommunication skills

Required

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 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 machine exhaust, open grounds, and construction

Ability to tolerate equipment and machinery noise with the use of ear plugs or other hearing protection

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

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 motor vehicles

Ability to acquire a valid Kansas class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with an air brake endorsement within six months of hire. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country

A valid driver's license

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship

Preferred

A valid Kansas class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with an air brake endorsement

Benefits

VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.

HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.

SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.

HEALTH INSURANCE – UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.

DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered – Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.

LIFE INSURANCE – Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.

SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE – Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE– The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.

VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT – Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.

RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS – Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.

LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE – This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.

MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES

Deferred Compensation Investment Program

Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)

Bereavement Pay

Employee Emergency Assistance Fund

Voluntary Shared Leave Program

Training Programs

Longevity Pay

Credit Union

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Injury Leave (on-job injury)

Community Volunteer Events