Senior Equipment Operator
City of Kansas City Kansas City, Missouri, United States
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
- Categories: Construction and Skilled Trades, Public Works
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Mar 22, 2025
Job Description:
Senior Equipment Operator
Description
Full-time position available with the Public Works Department, Meter Field Services Division, located at 1720 Wabash Ave.Salary Range: $22.61-$34.48/hourly
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: April 4, 2025
Responsibilities
- Operates of heavy-duty, complex, and specialized automotive construction equipment in the installation, repair, and maintenance of water distribution mains, lines, hydrants, and valves.
- Operates assigned heavy equipment and other equipment as needed.
- Performs labor duties related to the installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance of water distribution mains, lines, hydrants and valves.
- Operates backhoe for excavating deep ditches for the repair, installation, and replacement of water lines and mains.
- Operates a heavy tractor trailer to transport heavy equipment on heavy duty transport trailer.
- Operates valve turning trucks and participates in valve turning for main shuts to assist contractors, engineers, or a district, or for routine maintenance.
Qualifications
REQUIRES 2 years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation of heavy and complex construction and maintenance equipment. Must possess a valid state -issued driver's license in accordance with the City of KCMO policies. May be required to possess a valid MO Class A, B, or C CDL prior to the end of the employee's probationary period as determined by the department. If moving from a non-safety-sensitive position, must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.