Equipment Operator (P)

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule Two full-time positions available with the Public Works Department, District 1 Division located at 2400 NE Russell Road Salary Range: $20.
10-$30.
64/hour Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.
m.
-4:00 p.
m.
Application Deadline Date: April 29, 2029 Responsibilities Operates trucks on road maintenance and street repair work, hauling cold patch, hot asphalt, gravel, rocks, abrasives.
Transports personnel and materials to designated work sites.
Drives a truck engaged in street-cleaning activities.
Participates in snow plowing and snow removal operations.
Drives a truck with a flat-bed trailer for hauling construction equipment and drives construction equipment on and off lo-boy units.
Operates a large construction tractor or crawler-type bulldozer in pulling a sheep's foot compacting street and road sub-grades.
Operates medium grade tractors in the mowing of grass, parks and vacant lots.
Utilizes chain saws in the cutting of tree branches and limbs.
Operates spray equipment in conjunction with pesticide operations.
Uses a heavy power driven roller in patching and ironing asphalt street surfaces.
Operates a front-end loader up to 2-1/2 cubic yard in loading sweeper piles, broken pipe, dirt, rocks and debris.
Leads helper who assists in loading operations.
Operates a backhoe/excavator in trenching, filling or other minor excavation.
Carefully plans and executes work to avoid damage to underground pipes and cables.
Makes field repairs to equipment, and as necessary, assists machinists/mechanics on major repairs.
Services assigned equipment with fuel, oil, water, grease.
Qualifications REQUIRES 6 months of experience in the operation of trucks and other specialized automotive equipment.
Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license in accordance with City of KCMO policies.
May be required to possess a valid Missouri Class A, B or C CDL prior to the end of probationary period.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.
Other Information URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline.
Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment.
Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.
In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City’s Applicant Tracking System.
Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.
S.
Secretary of Education.
The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma.
Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.
S.
Department of Education and recognized by the U.
S.
Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions.
Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.
If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.
The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
For more information, please see our EEO Policy The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.
org.
If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists).
To claim veterans’ points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during “wartime” and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions.
(DOD) 38 U.
S.
Code § 4211).