Equipment Operator I

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Equipment Operator I

Salary

$18.33 - $22.34 Hourly

Location

Garden City, KS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

00500

Department

Street

Opening Date

01/02/2025

Closing Date

1/16/2025 11:59 PM Central

• Description

• Benefits

Description

The City of Garden City is accepting applications for Equipment Operator I with the Street Department. This position is responsible for work activities for the repair and maintenance of streets, alleys, and drainage ways.

Examples of Duties

• Maintains and operates street sweepers.

• Services equipment and assists mechanics.

• Prepares for and participates in work activities during snow season as required.

• Assists other departments with Street Department related activities, including special events.

• Required "on call" duty, including storm call outs.

• Subject to the Departments Random Drug/Alcohol testing program.

• Maintains equipment, vehicles, tools, supplies, facilities, and grounds.

• Required - Kansas CDL Driver’s License.

• May act as a work leader at the discretion of the Foreman.

• Performs any other duties as assigned as long as it is non-certified.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of safety practices and procedures. Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in operating equipment. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices and procedures. Ability to perform physical work activities in various weather conditions. Ability to understand verbal and written instructions. Ability to communicate with City employees.

Education, Certification and Experience: High school diploma or GED. Six months’ experience as a laborer. Valid Driver’s License required. Must obtain a Kansas Driver’s License within 60 days of establishing residency. Must be able to obtain a Kansas CDL driver's license within the first six months of employment. Applicant must make available drug testing history and pass drug test.

Supplemental Information

Physical Characteristics: Includes, but not limited to, bend, kneel, push, pull, reach, hold, stand, walk, jump, sit, drive, and ability to lift up to 100 pounds and carrying objects weighing 75-100 pounds.

Environment: Work is performed in all types of weather. Majority of work is performed outdoors, i.e. moderate to extreme cold and heat, snow, rain, hail, sleet, high and gusting winds, dust, and dry conditions. Surfaces: Includes, but not limited to dirt, sand, gravel, concrete, asphalt, grass and wood.

The City of Garden City offers a wide range of competitive benefits. Some of the benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas

• The Standard Life Insurance

• Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) or Kansas Police & Fire (KP&F)

• Wellness Program

• Paid Leave

• Employee Recognition Plan

• Years of Service Bonuses

• Performance Evaluations

• Employee Assistance Program

Agency

City of Garden City (KS)

Address

301 N. 8th Street Garden City, Kansas, 67846

Phone

620-276-1175

Website

https://www.garden-city.org/

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