The Kansas Department of Transportation is looking for dependable, trainable, team players with good communication skills to become part of our family.

KDOT is currently hiring Part-time/ Temporary EO’s for Snow and Ice Removal in RUSSELL, KS.

Qualifications:

• Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brake option at time of appointment.
• Training and/or experience operating a dump truck. 

Compensation:

SNICE Seasonal EO

• Hourly Pay: $27.30
• Eligible for Overtime: YES   

SNICE Seasonal Temp

• Hourly Pay: $21.50
• Eligible for Overtime: YES   

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

SNICE Seasonal EO  Position Summary:

The following tasks are the basic job functions that MUST be performed by a SNICE Seasonal EO for the effective operation of dump trucks and equipment during a winter weather event. These temporary employees WILL be required to take and pass a Pre-employment Drug Test, and a Pre-employment Physical Capacity Test for the Equipment Operator level and will be paid at the rate of $27.30 / hour and are eligible for Overtime.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: 

• Perform pre-trip inspections of dump trucks
• Fill saddle tank and/or slip in tank with brine.
• Operate loader to load spreader, make brine, or mix material during a storm.
• Climb in and out of trucks and equipment.
• Replace windshield wiper blades.
• Clear snow/ice from lights, strobes, windshield, and spreader chute.
• Break up chunks of frozen material in spreader.
• Perform walk around checks during shift including checking condition of plow blade.
• Unload material from spreader at end of storm.
• Remove or replace tailgates.
• Load or remove spreaders or anti-ice tanks from trucks.
• Mount or remove snowplow.
• Change or assist in the changing of plow bits.
• Change tires/ Install tire chains.

SNICE Seasonal Temp Position Summary:

The following tasks are the basic job functions that must be performed by a SNICE Seasonal Temp for the effective operation of dump trucks and equipment during a winter weather event. These temporary employees WILL be required to take a Pre-employment Drug Test but will NOT be required to take a Pre-employment Physical Capacity Test and will be paid at the rate of $21.50/hour and are eligible for Overtime.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: 

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of dump trucks on Form 364.
• Fill trucks with fuel and DEF if equipped.
• Fill saddle tank and/or slip in tank with brine.
• Operate loader to load spreader, make brine, or mix material, during a storm.
• Replace windshield wiper blades.
• Clear snow/ice from lights, strobes, windshield, and spreader chute.
• Climb ladder on side of dump truck to check load.
• Break up chunks of frozen material in spreader.
• Perform walk around checks during shift including checking condition of plow blade.
• Unload material from spreader at end of storm. 

The following tasks are NOT to be performed by Temporary SNICE Operators:

• Remove or replace tailgates.
• Load or remove spreaders or anti-ice tanks from truck.
• Mount or remove snowplow.
• Change, or assist in the changing of, plow bits.
• Change tires/ Install tire chains.

Application may be completed on-line at https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs

 Submit on-line forms to KDOT.Dist3.JobApps@ks.gov. 

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03.  Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at https://www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/taxclearance/Default.aspx. 
If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785)296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov

Paper applications are available at any KDOT office and may be sent to Kansas Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 350, Norton, KS 67654. 

 Indicate Requisition # 214604 on the application form.   Position closes Dec. 8th, 2024