FIELD OPERATOR - City of Lawrence Kansas : Job Details

Summary:The Field Operator is an infrastructure maintenance position that will perform a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, technical, and/or manual labor activities and duties related to the maintenance and repair of public infrastructure. Field Operators may be assigned to collection/distribution system maintenance, street maintenance (concrete and asphalt), storm water construction and maintenance, levee maintenance or airport maintenance, or water meter reading, and will be cross-trained in field maintenance operations.Responsibilities:Duties may include installation, maintenance, and repair, of infrastructure within city right-of-way, property, easement, and facilities; use of computer technology; water meter readings, and operation of vehicles, equipment, and tools required for position assignment. All crews assist with special in-house construction projects, may be assigned to assist other crews, provide emergency response and seasonal snow removal and may include 12-hour shifts working days and/or nights.Qualifications:High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Three years of increasingly responsible heavy equipment operation, construction, or building trades preferred. Must possess valid Kansas driver's license; will require Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License depending on assigned workgroup. Must acquire job-required certifications within 24/42 months of hire for continued employment. The successful candidate must pass the City background check post-offer City physical and drug screen.Benefit Information:Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance: Various coverage levels available; FREE Well Care Clinic through LMH; other wellness benefits/perksCaregiver Leave - 12 weeks paid leavePaid Time Off:12 Vacation days, 12 Sick days accrued per year; 2 days Personal Leave, 10 Paid HolidaysRetirement: Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) Other details

• Pay Type Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate $20.51
• Max Hiring Rate $22.62

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