Road Maintenance Operator Soldier Township - 5.0 Topeka, KS Job Details Full-time $27 - $32 an hour 3 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications CDL A High school diploma or GED Dump truck Loader operation Skid steer loader Commercial driving Entry level Full Job Description Soldier Township is located just north of the Topeka city limits, between 75 highway and K4 highway, and maintains over 125 miles of paved roads. Our current work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

OPERATOR I

a)

SUMMARY:

Under immediate to general supervision, performs work of routine difficulty in the operation of trucks and construction equipment and performs manual labor related to road maintenance and repair. Works with snow removal equipment and motor graders. Performs all other related work as required. b)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following: Skillfully operates dump truck, high loader, roller, and tractor mower; operates skid steer loader where moderate skills are required, such as low-grade leveling, spreading base rock, shaping shoulders, operates asphalt distributor in routine work; hand patches potholes, seals cracks in pavement, cuts shrubs and trees; services equipment; fills out time sheets and equipment sheets. Other duties as assigned. c)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Good knowledge of uses of tools, materials and equipment used in road maintenance and repair. Ability to operate listed equipment in routine uses requiring moderate skill; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to perform strenuous physical labor. d) EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

High school graduate or GED. e)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Possession of a valid Class A Kansas Commercial Driver's License. f)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee frequently must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distant vision. g)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employees are regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. h)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Hiring conditional upon passing drug/alcohol testing and is subject to random testing throughout employment.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$27.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Ability to

Commute:

Topeka, KS 66617 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Topeka, KS 66617: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person