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This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13004149

Distinguishing Features of Work

This is skilled work operating specialized automotive equipment in the land application of bio solids and the maintenance of sewage treatment systems. Work usually includes operating large agricultural equipment, as well as 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.

\ Workdays & Hours -Monday - Friday -8:00am - 4:30pm

Bargaining Unit: Service Employee\'s International (SEIU)

**Posting may come down 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 which are used for varied maintenance purposes.
• Operates equipment in performing bio solids land application and sewage treatment maintenance work, such as wheeled loaders, large agricultural tractors, spreaders, hydro-lift, and liquid sludge tanker truck.
• Operates special equipment used in sewer work such as sewer cleaning machines, pumps, or cables.
• Operates a truck and leads a small maintenance crew in maintaining, repairing and cleaning streets and sewers.
• Operates equipment in performing maintenance work.
• 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.

Requirements of Work

• Knowledge of the principles of automotive equipment operation.
• May require the ability to lead the work of a small number of helpers on maintenance operations.
• May require knowledge of the tools, methods, and materials used in the land application of bio solids and maintenance activities such as those used in operating and maintaining sewage treatment systems.
• Knowledge of the tools, methods and materials used in construction and maintenance activities.
• Ability to maneuver self into riding machines 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 50 pounds.
• Ability to lift, carry and/or maneuver up to 150 with the assistance of another person.
• Ability to maintain balance and physically 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 with the use of ear plugs.
• 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 (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 A Commercial Driver\'s License (CDL) with air brake and tanker endorsements
• 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 an d/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.

Required Experience and Training

Required Experience and Training

• Ability to obtain Class A CDL with air brake and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment.

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

Preferred Experience and Training

• 1 year of work experience in operation of automative or specialized equipment used in wastewater treatment facility.
• Class A CDL withair brake and tanker endorsement.

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 record check.