Job Details
Equipment Operator III (E) - Street Cleaning- 2nd Shift
2026-01-31 City of Wichita, KS Garnett,KS
Description:
Required Experience and Training
Please note that this position is part of a random drug testing pool, and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.
Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:
CITY OF WICHITA
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.
2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.
3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
4. HEALTH INSURANCE - UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered - Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
6.LIFE INSURANCE - Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE - Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.
8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE- The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.
10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.
11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE - This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)
Bereavement Pay
Employee Emergency Assistance Fund
Voluntary Shared Leave Program
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Community Volunteer Events
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I have the following years of experience in the operation of heavy and/or specialized equipment used in cleaning, construction, and/or maintenance activities:
02
I have a valid driver's license:
03
This position requires a Class A CDL license with tanker endorsement. Please identify your current status with a Class A CDL license.
04
This position requires a CDL. If you are Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to obtain a CDL from your home country to meet this requirement in addition to having valid employment authorization.
05
This position requires ability to work in inclement weather conditions, including but not limited to, rain, snow, ice, sleet, heat, and humidity. I am willing and able to perform this job requirement.
06
I understand this is a 2nd shift position working from 3:30PM to 12:00 midnight that will include on call weekend rotation and snow removal. I am willing and able to perform this job requirement.
07
I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Required Question
Salary: $20.66 - $29.20 Hourly
Location : Central Maintenance Facility, KS
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: EO3 E STREET CLNG 2ND SHIFT
Department: Public Works and Utilities
Division: PWU Street Maintenance
Opening Date: 01/26/2026
Closing Date: 2/9/2026 11:59 PM Central
Bargaining Unit: 2000
The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.
Distinguishing Features of Work
This is skilled work in the safe and efficient operation of heavy and specialized automotive equipment and/or supervision of a crew engaged in maintenance or construction activities which includes minor repair and servicing. Work may involve filling in for a supervisor in his/her absence.Work is performed independently under the general direction of the supervisor.
This is a 2nd shift position with work hours of: Monday-Friday, 3:30 PM-12:00 AM and will include on call weekend rotation and snow removal.
Bargaining Unit: Service Employee's International (SEIU)
**Employees within the department of division shall be given first consideration**
**Posting may close at any time **
Examples of Work Performed
- Operates heavy equipment to perform assigned street cleaning duties, maintenance such as but not limited to pot hole repair or other construction task like street sign replacement. Examples of equipment operated include, but are not limited to, Global and Pelican street sweepers, backhoes, loaders, skid steers and dump truck trailer.
- Specializes in a specific operation and ensures that it is done well.
- Performs mechanical maintenance and service work on equipment operated including but not limited to Global and Pelican street sweepers removal and replacement of brooms.
- Assists supervisors in various phases of operations, including daily assignments of work tasks and completion of paperwork.
- These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
- Considerable knowledge of automotive equipment operation and maintenance.
- Knowledge of the tools, methods and materials used in construction and maintenance activities
- May require knowledge of methods used in making concrete, asphalt and brick repairs; or knowledge of paints, thinners and related supplies
- Skill in the care and operations of heavy and specialized equipment
- Ability to lead the work of others in maintenance operations
- Ability to work outdoors when inclement weather conditions exist
- Ability to tolerate exposure to airborne environmental nuisances associated with traffic and machine exhaust, open grounds, and construction
- Ability to safely and effectively use a chainsaw and/or a jackhammer
- Ability to tolerate equipment and machinery noise with the use of ear plugs
- Ability to continuously perform tasks that require one to push, pull, climb (ladders and in and out of vehicular equipment), bend, twist, reach, stand, and walk about (up to half a mile at a time) for most of an eight-hour shift
- Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds
- Ability to lift and carry up to 200 pounds with assistance from another person
- May require the ability to maneuver self into riding machines with two-foot steep first step, and onto frame or fender as required to perform fluid/filter check daily and maintenance every 100 hours or as needed on mowers and plows.
- Requires work outdoors in inclement weather including snow and ice removal.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
- Possession and ability to maintain a valid Kansas class A commercial driver's license (CDL) with tanker endorsement. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country.
- An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Required Experience and Training
- One- and one-half years of experience in the operation of heavy or specialized automotive equipment used in construction or maintenance activities.
- A valid Kansas class A commercial driver's license (CDL) with tanker endorsement within 60 days of hire. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country.
- Must have a valid driver's license at time of hire.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
- A valid Kansas class A commercial driver's license (CDL) with tanker endorsement.
Please note that this position is part of a random drug testing pool, and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.
Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:
CITY OF WICHITA
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.
2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.
3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
4. HEALTH INSURANCE - UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered - Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
6.LIFE INSURANCE - Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE - Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.
8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE- The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.
10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.
11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE - This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)
Bereavement Pay
Employee Emergency Assistance Fund
Voluntary Shared Leave Program
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Community Volunteer Events
01
I have the following years of experience in the operation of heavy and/or specialized equipment used in cleaning, construction, and/or maintenance activities:
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 to 3 years' experience.
- 4 to 7 years' experience.
- 8+ years' experience.
- I do not have experience in heavy equipment operation including excavators, bulldozers, and mobile cranes.
02
I have a valid driver's license:
- Yes
- No
03
This position requires a Class A CDL license with tanker endorsement. Please identify your current status with a Class A CDL license.
- I currently have an active Class A CDL license with tanker endorsement.
- I do not have a current Class A CDL license with tanker endorsement , but am willing and able to obtain this license within 60 days of employment.
- I am not willing or able to obtain a Class A CDL license with tanker endorsement within 60 days of employment.
04
This position requires a CDL. If you are Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to obtain a CDL from your home country to meet this requirement in addition to having valid employment authorization.
- I am a Canadian or Mexican citizen I have or can obtain a CDL from my home country to meet this requirement.
- I am a Canadian or Mexican citizen I do not or cannot obtain a CDL from my home country to meet this requirement.
- I am not a Canadian or Mexican citizen.
05
This position requires ability to work in inclement weather conditions, including but not limited to, rain, snow, ice, sleet, heat, and humidity. I am willing and able to perform this job requirement.
- Yes
- No
06
I understand this is a 2nd shift position working from 3:30PM to 12:00 midnight that will include on call weekend rotation and snow removal. I am willing and able to perform this job requirement.
- Yes
- No
07
I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Yes
- No
Required Question