City of Kansas City

  • Senior Equipment Operator

  • City of Kansas City, MO
  • Kansas City, Missouri United States View Map

Job Description

Full-time position with the Water Department - Stormwater Repair Division
Location: 1800 Prospect
Pay Starting at: $22.61 per hour

Schedule: Tuesday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Application Deadline: October 16, 2026

About Us

About the Water Department

KC Water provides essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services to support the health, safety, and growth of the Kansas City region. The department is responsible for maintaining and operating extensive systems for water collection, treatment, and distribution, serving more than 170,000 residential and business customers, as well as regional partners. Funded through user fees, KC Water is committed to delivering high-quality service, ensuring reliable infrastructure, and investing in sustainable solutions to meet both current and future community needs.

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Responsibilities

What You'll Do:
  • Operates trucks, tractors, and other heavy-duty specialized automotive construction and cleaning equipment used in the installation, repair, replacement, cleaning, and/or maintenance of stormwater structures.
  • Operates excavator in excavation deep trenches for the installation of stormwater mains.
  • Transports and installs heavy concrete precast stormwater boxes.
  • Operates a backhoe for excavating deep ditches for the repair, installation and replacement of stormwater mains.
  • Digs/backfills ditches and lays pipe for stormwater lines and mains.
  • Operates a tractor trailer to transport heavy equipment on heavy duty transport trailer.
  • Operates high loader with 2 1/2 cubic yards or more in loading materials and equipment.
  • Participates in snow plowing and snow removal operations.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

REQUIRES
  • 2 years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation of heavy and complex construction and maintenance equipment.
  • Must possess a valid state -issued driver's license in accordance with the City of KCMO policies.
  • May be required to possess a valid MO Class A, B, or C CDL prior to the end of the employee's probationary period as determined by the department.
  • If moving from a non-safety-sensitive position, must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.


City of Kansas City

City of Kansas City

816-513-1903

Kansas City, Missouri is a growing, world-class community of just over 500,000 residents that serves as the central hub for a thriving bi-state, 18-county metropolitan area of 2.5 million residents. The City is governed by a 13-member City Council and Mayor that appoint a City Manager to oversee a municipal organization with over 4,000 employees, 16 departments, and a total annual operating and capital budget exceeding $1 billion. A diverse and culturally rich community located at the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers, KC is known for its long traditions as the home of spectacular BBQ, jazz, beautiful boulevards, fountains, and parks. Kansas City boasts celebrated cultural traditions including jazz; theater, and history, including the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Kansas City is also the proud home of professional sports teams including the Chiefs, Royals and Sporting KC, and has served as host of several NCAA tournaments over recent years. The City is generally recognized as one of the most livable cities in America and looks forward to showcasing our city on the national and world stage as host of the 2023 NFL Draft and the 2026 World Cup. The City of Kansas City, MO seeks to attract and retain a qualified and progressive workforce to provide high-quality services to Kansas City, MO residents and visitors.

The spirit of Kansas City, powered by its people From Super Bowl wins to revitalizing neighborhood spaces to reimagined transportation networks, the Kansas City spirit shines in the big moments, but also in the everyday work that moves our city forward. Behind every moment of pride are the people who plan, build, grow, and serve with heart. Here, you’ll help turn bold ideas into lasting impact for generations to come.EVP Pillars and Proof Points

The programs, culture, and people that make our EVP real:

We build what lasts. People come here to serve and stay because they see their impact live on. Every park, policy, and plan make Kansas City stronger for the next generation.We dream big. Working for Kansas City means shaping what’s bigger than any one person, and we rally together to make this city shine. From Super Bowl wins to the World Cup stage, it’s our people who make those moments possible.We grow together. Our city thrives when its people do. From tuition support to leadership programs, employees build meaningful careers here, in a city where opportunity, community, and quality of life can co-exist. We show up for each other. In Kansas City, teamwork comes with a true sense of belonging. Across departments and generations, people step up, lend a hand, and celebrate one another’s wins. It’s the kind of place where everyone looks out for their neighbors, at work and beyond.

Be a part of the team that helps run our great city. View our current opportunities under Careers or click here: www.kcmo.gov/jobs to apply today.

 

 

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