Mission Township Careers

Equipment Operator - Street Maintenance

Mission Township Road Division

Topeka, KS

• $47,871 to $64,475 Yearly
• Vision, Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Retirement
• Full-Time

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs work of routine difficulty in the operation of trucks and construction equipment. Also performs manual labor related to road maintenance and repair. This is a 24-hour on call position and may require work outside normal business hours.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform strenuous manual labor.
• Be available for emergency call in. Required to work additional hours and/or be called to work based upon the immediate needs of the department, in a proven emergency situation, or as determined by the appointing authority.
• Assists in the maintenance and repair of roads, ditches, and signage.
• Operates trucks over 33,000 lbs. GVW and motorized highway and other equipment including graders, backhoes, front-end loaders, skid steers, power brooms, rollers, tractors, trailers, tiger mowers, and any other road maintenance equipment; and maintains and repairs the above listed equipment.
• Operates the asphalt distributor, including being able to read the gauges for set-up of spraying asphalt, suck back, cleaning and maintaining after use.
• Operates the lay down machine, including clean up after use.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language.
• Fills out time, labor and equipment sheets on a daily basis.
• Performs all other duties assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience, Education, Licenses/Certification.
• Must have a high school diploma, GED or educational equivalent.
• Valid CDL Class A license with a tanker endorsement. Mission Township will assist in the obtaining of a CDL if candidate meets all other qualifications.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years’ experience in the use of tools, materials, and equipment used in general construction or agriculture.
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Driving record that shows: No misdemeanor or felony convictions for traffic/vehicular offenses (DUI, vehicular homicide, reckless driving, hit and run, etc.) on the driving record that are less than five (5) years old; No more than two (2) at fault or chargeable accidents on their driving record that are less than five (5) years old; No more than two (2) traffic infractions (speeding, failure to yield right of way, etc.) that are less than one (1) year old.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends not included in normal work hours.
• Ability to function independently, have personal integrity, flexibility and the ability to effectively work with the general public and fellow employees.
• Ability to understand and follow the policies and procedures of Township.
• Ability to fluently speak and read the English language along with the understanding and following of both written and verbal direction.
• Ability to pull, push, move, and/or transport of seventy-five (75) pounds.
• Ability to travel to various locations throughout the Township to fulfill daily tasks.
• Ability to withstand exposure to varying weather conditions while exerting physical effort for long shifts.
• Ability to stand and work over uneven or slippery terrain is required.

Other

• Employee must be able to pass random drug tests authorized by federal and state legislation.

Why Work Here?

Great benefits, Friendly environment, reports to Road Superintendent/Road Foreman

Address

Mission Township Road Division

4920 Wanamaker Road SW

Topeka, KS

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