Equipment Operator

*To apply for this position, please go to www.
jobs.
ks.
gov and reference* *Job ID(s): Strong City - 209858* *Kansas Department of Transportation* KDOT’s mission is to provide a safe, reliable, innovative statewide transportation system that works for all Kansans today and in the future.
Our employees are our most valuable resource.
We depend on our employees and business partners to get the job done.
KDOT strives to provide a work environment that motivates people and encourages them to be productive.
KDOT is a great place to work, so come be part of our team! Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law.
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KDOT does not provide sponsorships for this position.
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S.
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*About the Position:* * *Full/Part-time:* Full-Time * *Regular/Temporary:* Regular * *Work Schedule: *Due to the nature of the work, incumbent may/will be required to work additional hours when needed, including nights and weekends.
Additional hours will be assigned by the supervisor depending on the needs of the agency.
* *Eligible to Receive Benefits: *Yes * *Veteran Preference Eligible:* Yes *Compensation:* *With Class A CDL: Equipment Operator* * *Base Annual Salary:* $39,852.
80 * *Base Hourly Pay:* $19.
16 *Without Class A CDL: Equipment Operator Trainee* * *Base Annual Salary:* $37,128.
00 * *Base Hourly Pay:* $17.
85 *Employment Benefits:* * *Work-Life Balance Programs: * * Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral and Jury Duty * Employee Assistance Program * For help managing daily life at no cost to you * Infant at Work Program * Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance * *First-Day Coverage:* * Medical Insurance * Dental Insurance * Vison Insurance * Tax Advantage Accounts*: *HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans * *Life Insurance:* * Employer paid basic group life * Optional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost.
* *Retirement:* * KPERS and Deferred Compensation * *Other Benefits:* * Tuition reimbursement * Paid on-the-job training programs.
* Personal and Professional Development Opportunities * Employee discounts with the STAR Program * And more! *Position Summary:* This Equipment Operator positions is located in Strong City, 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.
*Qualifications:* * Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment.
*Preferred Requirements* * Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brake option at time of appointment.
*Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements* * A CDL must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained.
KDOT will reimburse for the costs associated with obtaining a CDL.
* This position is subject to pre-employment physical testing.
The selected candidate will be required to pass the screening as a condition of employment.
* This CDL position is subject to drug and alcohol testing under the authority of the US Department of Transportation.
The selected candidate will be required to pass a DOT pre-employment/pre-duty drug test as a condition of employment in this position.
(This position will also be required to participate in random testing, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing.
) * Any Commercial Driver who has received a Confirmed Positive Result or the Equivalent and has not successfully completed all Rehabilitation Program requirements and follow-up testing requirements is not eligible for this position.
(Per SOM 2.
1.
10).
* *Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required *in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03.
Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at https://www.
kdor.
ks.
gov/apps/taxclearance/Status.
aspx.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $17.
85 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply License/Certification: * Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person