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City of Lawrence

FIELD OPERATOR

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A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.

$37,062 / year median in Kansas

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

FIELD OPERATOR
City of Lawrence - 3.5 Lawrence, KS Job Details Full-time $21.55 - $23.76 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Caregiver leave Paid holidays Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications High school diploma or
GED Driver's License Full Job Description 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 be required to obtain Class A Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of hire. 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.
Note:
Please provide three (3) references with application.
Benefit Information:
Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance:
Various coverage levels available; FREE Well Care Clinic through LMH; other wellness benefits/perks Caregiver Leave - 12 weeks paid leave
Paid Time Off:
12 Vacation days, 12 Sick days accrued per year; 2 days Personal Leave, 10
Paid Holidays Retirement:
Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)