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Equipment Operator - Req #208455
Company | Kansas Department of Transportation |
Address | , Dighton, 67839, Ks |
Employment type | FULL_TIME |
Salary | From $19.16 an hour |
Expires | 2023-10-04 |
Posted at | 8 months ago |
To apply for this position, please go to www.jobs.ks.gov and reference
Job ID(s): Dighton - 208455
Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT)
KDOT provides a statewide transportation system to meet the needs of Kansas. 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. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9. KDOT does not provide sponsorships for this position.
Kansas Department of Transportation
About the Position:
- 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.
- Veteran Preference Eligible: Yes
- Full/Part-time: Full-Time
- Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
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 Hourly Pay: $17.85
- Base Annual Salary: $37,128.00
Employment Benefits:
- Employee discounts with the STAR Program
- On-the-job training programs
- Family Oriented Work Environment
- Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
- Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
- Retirement and deferred compensation programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSAs) Training Provider Registry (TPR) improves highway safety by ensuring that entry-level drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) complete training as required by the new Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations before testing for certain commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) and CDL endorsements. KDOT is a registered training provider, and provides paid on the job training for entry level drivers.
- Group health, dental, vision.
- Educational Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation Leave & Sick Leave
- Basic Life Insurance provided by the State/Optional Group Life Insurance at a reasonable cost.
Position Summary:
These Equipment Operator positions require 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.
- 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.
- Setup and remove temporary traffic control and serve as flag person for maintenance work zones.
- On-the-job training is provided.
- Maintain highways and facilities through activities such as repairs, resurfacing, mowing, and snow and ice control.
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
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.16 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Health savings account
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
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