The Kansas Department of Transportation is looking for dependable, trainable, team players with good communication skills to become part of our family. KDOT is currently hiring an Equipment Operator Specialist position in Sharon Springs, KS.
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, sick & paid parental leave. This position is subject to pre-employment physical and drug testing. 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. Valid unrestricted driver’s license is required at the time of hire. Starting pay is $16.54/hour.
Position duties & responsibilities: Monitors crew performance for quality & quantity of work accomplished. Operates specialized equipment such as a loader/backhoe, motor grader and distributor to accomplish complex maintenance activities. Oversees and performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment. Assists in the preparation and maintenance of resource management system reports and records of material, equipment and personnel utilization. Oversees snow and ice operations. On-the-job training is provided. 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 https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual’s account is compliant 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 https://www.jobs.ks.gov.
Submit on-line forms to Transportation, Dept. of – Dist. 3 mailbox. 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 # 196920 on the application form. Closing date: July 9, 2020.