New Job Equipment Operator I (M) 2Nd Shift - 617 - Sewer Maintenance In Kansas
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Equipment Operator I (M) 2nd Shift - 617 - Sewer Maintenance
Company : City of Wichita
Salary : Details not provided
Location : Kansas
Full Description
The main responsibility of this position is skilled and safe operation of trucks and other powered equipment, including any attached mechanical equipment. Employees also perform manual work, usually of an unskilled or semiskilled nature, in connection with maintenance or construction activities. Occasionally the employee may direct a small number of laborers assigned to help on specific tasks. Work is reviewed through inspections or through discussions with a supervisor.
The day and hours for this position: Monday-Friday, 3:30pm - 12:00am
Bargaining Unit: Service Employee's International (SEIU)
**Posting may close at anytime once max number of applicants has been reached.**
- 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.
- Maintain, prepare, and set up of equipment used to flush, rod and/or clean sanitary sewer lines.
- Locates and uncovers buried manholes.
- May function as backup operator or assistant to higher-level Equipment Operators.
- Assists in snow removal operations.
- The examples of work performed are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned 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; lift and carry up to 90 pounds independently; pull 1" to 2½" hose with 100 lbs. resistance; remove debris from manholes with a long-handled shovel; operate a fire hydrant; maintain balance and physically tolerate operating and riding heavy equipment over rough terrain for long periods of time; work outdoors when inclement weather conditions exist; tolerate exposure to airborne environmental nuisances associated with machine exhaust, open grounds, and construction; work in confined spaces, such as manholes, while wearing the appropriate safety equipment; tolerate equipment and machinery noise with the use of appropriate safety equipment
- 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 respond after hours, including overnight, requiring driving or working in low light conditions
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to acquire and maintain a State of Kansas Commercial Pesticide Applicator certification in General Knowledge Category 9A Noxious Weeds or Category 5S – Sewer Root Control
- Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with air brake and tanker endorsements within 90 days of hire
- An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
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Six months of experience in the operation of motor vehicles is required.
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Prior utility operation and maintenance experience is preferred.
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A valid Kansas class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with air brake and tanker endorsements within 90 days of hire is required.
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Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
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.
(Last Updated 1/21/2015)
CITY OF WICHITA
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. 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. Maximum accumulation is 30 work days.
2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. One is a Personal Holiday granted after the first six months to be taken at the employee's option as scheduled with the supervisor.
3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, it is one work day per month (no maximum). 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.
4. HEALTH INSURANCE - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kandas provides two levels of medical and prescription plans. Both medical plan are PPOs that does not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Vision benefits through Vision Service Plan. Pre-tax premium deduction is offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium, towards medical, Rx and vision premiums.
5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two employee-paid Delta Dental plans are offered – Preferred and Traditional. DeltaPreferred requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. Traditional allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta panel. Benefits under both plans are the same. Pre-tax premium deduction is offered.
6.LIFE INSURANCE – Low-cost term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is twice annual pay (Members of SEIU and Teamsters: maximum of $150,000; all non-represented employees: maximum of $400,000). Dependent coverage is available ($4,000) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through The Standard.
7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE – Additional employee-paid term life insurance is available from The Standard at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. This plan is portable.
8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE – This employee-paid group disability plan from Lincoln Financial replaces a selected amount of pre-disability income for work- or non-work-related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - This employee-paid plan from The Standard offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment in addition to that included in Basic Life.
10.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.
11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS – Employees may elect to make pre-tax deductions for dependent care and unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
12. 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.
13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Emergency Leave (for immediate family death)
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Direct Payroll Deposit
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