Equipment Operator Trainee
The State of Kansas as an employer offers remarkable benefits that are invaluable to the professional and personal lives of our employees. At KDOT, we reward our staff's hard work by providing training and promotional opportunities, a family oriented work environment, and service recognition. KDOT is a great place to work! Come be a part of our team!
An Equipment Operator Trainee is the entry level for the Equipment Operator class series. Successful candidates may be appointed at a higher level dependent upon experience and qualifications. All new EO Trainees must participate in the EO program. Pay begins at $13.33 per hour, depending on experience and/or the skill level of the applicant.
POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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.
- 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.
- On-the-job training is provided.
CDL Required Position: 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 drug test as a condition of employment in this position. A CDL must be obtained within 60 days of accepting employment.
Pre-Employment Physical Testing Required: This position is subject to pre-employment physical testing. The selected candidate will be required to pass the screening as a condition of employment in this position.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION:
Valid DL at time of appointment