Department: Highways
Pay: $19.14 per hour$39,809.00 Annually
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday- 7:00am-3:30pm- 5858 N. 247th W, Andale
Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits .
Maintains and operates medium to heavy equipment used in the support and operation of County construction projects including snow and ice removal.
Repair asphalt, gravel, and concrete surfaced roads
Install, repair, and maintain culverts Complete general maintenance work in grading, patching, and maintaining improved & unimproved roads Apply cold patch or hot mix asphalt to fix potholes Complete Maintenance, repair, and replacement of work zone and basic roadway signage Fill cracks in road surface Assist with ditch grade leveling operations Assist in setting up work zones for road construction projects Wear PPE and follow local, state, and federal safety regulations Operate medium to heavy equipment for road construction work
Operate a dump truck for hauling material Operate rollers, power brooms, and other related equipment Learn to operate heavy and specialized equipment, including motor grader, backhoe, bulldozer, front end loader, and excavator Assist with loading and unloading material and equipment Perform preventative maintenance and make minor repairs to assigned equipment Perform manual work associated with equipment operations Participates in snow and ice removal operations
Operate a dump truck with blade and spreader to clear roads of snow and ice Operate loader to load material for snow & ice removal Begin learning to operate a motor grader for snow and ice removal Maintain equipment in good condition Ensure equipment is cleaned, fueled, and loaded for follow on shift Report problems immediately to shift supervisor Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent. One year of experience operating light and medium weight equipment. Valid Commercial Driver's License Class B w/air brakes & tanker endorsements
Preferred Qualifications: One year experience in road construction. Valid Kansas Commercial Driver's License Class A w/air brakes & tanker endorsements.
It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services, including employment, on the basis of race, color, sex, including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, marital status, religious or political affiliation, genetic information, disability, status as a member of the uniformed services or any other similarly protected status.
Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to qualified persons with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please contact the Sedgwick County ADA Coordinator at , TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or ). Please do not use this phone number for employment questions. Applicants are contacted only if they are determined to be qualified candidates.
