Kansas Department of Transportation* Hiring for Equipment Operator – Req # 192665 at Atchison, Kansas Full Time

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Position Summary:

This Equipment Operator position is located in Overland Park. This position requires a Class A CDL with air brake option 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.

View the full position description (http://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burPersonnel/PDFPDF/EquipmentOperator.pdf)