Equipment Operator III (E) - Street Maintenance

Equipment Operator III (E) - Street Maintenance

Salary

$20.66 - $29.20 Hourly

Location

Public Works & Utilities - 5801 W 3rd St, KS

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

EO3 E - ST MTCE

Department

Public Works and Utilities

Division

PWU Street Maintenance

Opening Date

07/22/2026

Closing Date

7/29/2026 11:59 PM Central

Bargaining Unit

2000

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.

Distinguishing Features of Work

This is skilled work in the safe and efficient operation of heavy and specialized automotive equipment and/or supervision of a crew engaged in maintenance or construction activities which includes minor repair and servicing. Work may involve filling in for a supervisor in his/her absence. Work is performed independently under the general direction of the supervisor.

The days and hours for this position: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Bargaining Unit: Service Employees International (SEIU)

Employees within the department of division shall be given first consideration

Examples of Work Performed

• Operates heavy equipment to perform assigned maintenance and construction tasks. Examples of equipment operated include, but are not limited to, street sweepers, large graders, large backhoes, patch trucks, loaders, gradalls, excavators, dump trucks, and skid steers.
• Specializes in a specific operation and ensures that it is done well.
• Performs mechanical maintenance and service work on equipment operated.
• Assists supervisors in various phases of operations, including daily assignments of work tasks and completion of paperwork.
• Pothole Repair: Filling potholes and repairing road surface damage to prevent accidents and vehicle damage.
• Crack Sealing: Applying specialized materials to seal cracks in the road surface, preventing water infiltration and further deterioration.
• Street Repair: Removing and replacing a new layer of asphalt or concrete to renew the roads surface and improve driving conditions.
• Curb and Gutter Repair: Repairing and maintaining curbs and gutters to manage Stormwater runoff and prevent erosion.
• Snow and Ice Removal: Clearing roads of snow and ice during winter months to maintain safe driving conditions.
• Street Furniture Maintenance: Maintaining benches, bus shelters, and other street furniture for public comfort and convenience.
• Bike Lane Maintenance: Keeping bike lanes clear of debris and ensuring proper travel for bicyclists.
• Public Communication: Informing residents about upcoming maintenance activities, road closures, and detours to minimize inconvenience.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements of Work

• Considerable knowledge of automotive equipment operation
• Knowledge of the tools, methods and materials used in construction and maintenance activities
• May require knowledge of methods used in making concrete, asphalt and brick repairs; or knowledge of paints, thinners and related supplies
• Skill in the care and operations of heavy and specialized equipment
• Ability to lead the work of others in maintenance operations
• Ability to work outdoors when inclement weather conditions exist
• Ability to tolerate exposure to airborne environmental nuisances associated with traffic and machine exhaust, open grounds, and construction
• Ability to safely and effectively use a chainsaw and/or a jackhammer
• Ability to tolerate equipment and machinery noise with the use of ear plugs
• 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 lift and carry up to 75 pounds
• Ability to lift and carry up to 200 pounds with assistance from another person
• May require the ability to maneuver self into riding machines 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
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Valid Class B Commercial License is required at time of hire. Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) with tanker endorsement within 60 days of employment is required. Applicants must NOT have an air brake restriction on their Class A CDL.
• This position will require working outdoors in inclement weather including but not limited to, rain, snow, ice, sleet, heat, and humidity plus snow and ice removal and/or emergency response operations that would include operating equipment and vehicles on overnight shifts, weekends and in low-light and low visibility conditions, or other adverse weather conditions.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Experience and Training

Required Experience and Training

• 1.5 years of experience in the operation of heavy or specialized automotive equipment used in construction or maintenance activities required

• Must have a valid drivers license at time of hire.

• Valid Kansas Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) with tanker endorsement is preferred but required within 60 days of employment. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Preferred Experience and Training

• Valid Kansas Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) with tanker endorsement.

Please note that this position is part of a random drug testing pool, and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

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.

Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf

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. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.

2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.

3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. 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 - UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.

5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered - Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.

6.LIFE INSURANCE - Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.

7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE - Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.

8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE- The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.

9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.

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 FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or 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

Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)

Bereavement Pay

Employee Emergency Assistance Fund

Voluntary Shared Leave Program

Training Programs

Longevity Pay

Credit Union

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Injury Leave (on-job injury)

Community Volunteer Events

01

I have the following years of experience in operation of heavy or specialized automotive equipment used in construction or maintenance activities.

• Less than 6 months of experience
• 6 months to less than 1.5 years of experience
• 1.5 - 3 years of experience
• 4+ years of experience
• I do not have any experience in operation of heavy or specialized automotive equipment used in construction or maintenance activities.

02

I have the following years of experience with street maintenance repairs such as pothole repairs, crack sealing, and other common repairs:

• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 to 2 years of experience
• 3 to 4 years of experience
• +5 years of experience
• I do not have experience with street maintenance repairs such as pothole repairs, crack sealing, and other common repairs

03

This position could require a Class A CDL license with tanker endorsement. Please identify your current status with a Class A CDL license.

• I currently have an active Class A CDL license with tanker endorsement.
• I do not have a current Class A CDL license with tanker endorsement, but am willing and able to obtain this license within 60 days of employment.
• I am not willing or able to obtain a Class A CDL license. with tanker endorsement

04

This position requires a CDL. If you are Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to obtain a CDL from your home country to meet this requirement in addition to having valid employment authorization.

• I am a Canadian or Mexican citizen I have or can obtain a CDL from my home country to meet this requirement.
• I am a Canadian or Mexican citizen I do not or cannot obtain a CDL from my home country to meet this requirement.
• I am not a Canadian or Mexican citizen.

05

This position may require responding to issues after hours, including overnight, and requiring driving or working in low light conditions. I am willing and able to perform this job requirement.

• Yes
• No

06

This position will require work outdoors in inclement weather including snow and ice removal. I am willing and able to perform this job requirement.

• Yes
• No

07

I have a valid drivers license.

• Yes
• No

08

I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Wichita

Address 455 N. Main

Wichita, Kansas, 67202

Phone 316-268-4531

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wichita