Equipment Operator

Company: City of Kansas City Missouri
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

The KCMO Public Works Department is now hiring an Equipment Operator to work full-time.Experience requirements--- 6 months of experience in the operation of trucks and other specialized automotive equipment requiredQualifications--- Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with City of KCMO policies--- Must possess a valid MO Class A, B or C CDL prior to the end of the probationary period as determined by the department --- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the cityResponsibilities-----Operate trucks on road maintenance and street repair work hauling cold patch, hot asphalt, gravel, rocks, and abrasives. --- Drive trucks in transporting personnel and materials to designated work sites. -----Drive a truck engaged in street-cleaning activities. --- Participate in snow plowing/removal operations. --- Drive a truck with a flatbed trailer for hauling construction equipment. -----Drive construction equipment on/off lo-boy units. --- Operate a large construction tractor or crawler-type bulldozer in pulling a sheep's foot compacting street and road sub-grades. -----Operate medium grade tractors in the mowing of grass, parks, and vacant lots. -----Operate chainsaws in the cutting of tree branches and limbs. -----Operate spray equipment in conjunction with pesticide operations. --- Operate a heavy power-driven roller in patching and ironing asphalt street surfaces. --- Operate a front-end loader up to 2-1/2 cubic yards in loading sweeper piles, broken pipe, dirt, rocks, and debris. --- Lead helper who assists in loading operations. --- Operate a backhoe/excavator in trenching, filling or other minor excavation.--- Carefully plan and execute work to avoid damage to underground pipes and cables. --- Make field repairs to equipment, and as necessary, assist machinists and mechanics on major repairs. --- Service assigned equipment with fuel, oil, water, grease. Work hours--- Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4pm.The City of Kansas City, Mo., is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

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