The Kansas Department of Transportation is looking for dependable, trainable, team player with good communication skills to become part of our family. KDOT is currently hiring an Equipment Operator Trainee (UNCLASS) position in Norton, KS.  Position is eligible for promotion to an Equipment Operator with completion of 6 months experience and completion of training program.  On-the-job training is provided to obtain a CDL within sixty days.  An annual $250 Personal Protection Equipment allowance is available.  Insurance benefits, including health, prescription, dental and vision are provided at a minimal cost.  Other benefits include vacation and sick leave.  This position is subject to pre-employment physical testing and drug testing.  Valid unrestricted driver’s license is required at the time of hire.  Starting pay is $12.35/hour.  KDOT works to foster diversity and looks forward to applications from all qualified applicants.  Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate:  Each applicant applying for a State of Kansas job vacancy must obtain a State Tax Clearance Certificate by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue’s website at http://www.ksrevenue.org/taxclearance.html.  A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual’s account is complaint with all primary Kansas Tax Laws.  Applicants are responsible for submitting their certificate with all other application materials to the hiring agency.  Application and Personal Data forms may be completed on-line at http:/admin.ks.gov.  Submit on-line forms to Transportation, Dept. of – Dist. 3 mailbox, KDOT.Dist3.JobApps@ks.gov.  Paper forms are available at any KDOT office and may be sent to Kansas Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 350, Norton, KS 67654.  Indicate Requisition # 187123 on the application form by the closing date of July 24, 2017.