Kansas Department of Transportation* Hiring for Equipment Operator at Lawrence, Kansas Full Time

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12779947 To
apply for this position, please visit www.jobs.ks.gov and reference Job
ID #209927 or click How To Apply and follow the instructions provided.

Position Summary:

This Equipment Operator positions is located in Lawrence, Kansas. These
positions require a Class A CDL with Air Brake option and Tanker
Endorsement at the time of hire. If you do not currently have a Class A
CDL but are still interested in employment with the Kansas Department of
Transportation, you may still qualify for our Equipment Operator Trainee
program which is a paid position that provides employees with on-the-job
training while you work towards obtaining a CDL. You may apply through
this job ad for either Equipment Operator or Equipment Operator Trainee
roles.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Perform manual labor associated with maintenance activities, including
the operation of miscellaneous equipment such as chain saws, weed
eaters, pumps, compressors, jackhammers, generators, power tools, and
various hand tools.

Setup and remove temporary traffic control and serve as flag person for
maintenance work zones.

Maintain highways and facilities through activities such as repairs,
resurfacing, mowing, and snow and ice control.

Operate dump trucks, small and medium-size loaders, mowers, tractors,
rollers, and power brooms to perform various maintenance tasks. Operate
a loader or truck-mounted plow and spreader in snow and ice control
operations.

On-the-job training is provided.