Equipment Operator

Two full-time positions available with the Water Department, Meter Field Services-Leak Investigations Division, located at 1720 Wabash Ave
Salary Range: $20.10-$30.64/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Application Deadline Date: November 26, 2024


Responsibilities

• Enters excavation 4-15 feet deep or deeper to install, repair, and replace water mains, water lines, and other water service structures.
• Participates in the installation of water mains, valves, and hydrants.
• Repairs leaks and breaks in existing pressured mains.
• Locates and manipulates valves and keys to regulate the water system.
• Operates tapping machines to make water line taps.
• Lays pipe by hand or using a backhoe, hoist, or crane.
• Hand digs excavations to locate underground utilities and repair water services.
• Uses hand/power tools and hydraulic saws to cut pipe.
• Uses jackhammers to uncover shutoff valves and isolate breaks and performs valve and hydrant shutoffs.
• Disassembles and reassembles hydrants for replacement, repair, or overhaul.
• Operates valve turning trucks and vacuum trucks.
• Participates in the restoration of work site locations including backfilling excavations, dirt work restorations, seeding or sodding, setup of erosion control measures, tear down and replacement of fences or landscaping.
• Utilizes proper techniques to minimize damage to existing utilities.

Qualifications

REQUIRES 6 months of experience in the operation of trucks and other specialized automotive equipment. Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with City of KCMO policies. May be required to possess a valid Missouri Class A, B or C CDL prior to the end of probationary period. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.


Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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