Equipment Operator - Public Works

$37,211

Wichita, KS, United StatesPosted Oct 18, 2026

Against the Wichita typical range

Job description

Department: [[cust_personnel. Subarea]] Pay: Equipment Operator I: $17.89 hourly, Equipment Operator II: $19.73 hourly, Equipment Operator III: $20.72 hourly, Placement will be based on qualifications Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 7am-3:30pm Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits . Maintains and operates light to heavy equipment used in the support and operation of County construction projects. Operates various power and hand tools, used in the maintenance and repair of county infrastructure. Participates in snow and ice operations, as well as highway mowing.

Repair asphalt, gravel, and concrete surfaced roads; Construction, repair, and maintenance of County infrastructure. Placement will be based on qualifications and scored assessment. Public Works hires at multiple levels. Please see the qualification levels below: Equipment Operator I- Starting pay - $17.89 Minimum Qualifications: Requires high school diploma or equivalent; valid US Driver’s License without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance; ability to obtain Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tanker endorsements within 6 months of hire.

Commercial Driver’s License training provided by Sedgwick County Public Works upon hire.

Preferred qualifications

Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tanker endorsements; one year road construction experience. Equipment Operator II- Starting pay - $19.73 Minimum Qualifications: Requires high school diploma or equivalent; one year of experience operating light and medium weight equipment; valid Commercial Driver’s License Class B with air brakes and tanker endorsements.

Preferred qualifications

Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tanker endorsements; one year road construction experience Equipment Operator III- Starting pay - $20.72 Minimum Qualifications: Requires high school diploma or equivalent; two years of experience operating medium to heavy equipment; valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A with air brakes and tanker endorsements.

Preferred qualifications

Two years road construction experience. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following link. Apply for a Job | Sedgwick County, Kansas

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