KDOT looking for equipment operators in Wichita area

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Kansas Department of Transportation will host a job fair for equipment operator positions.

The fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, at the KDOT office at 3200 E. 45th St. N.

The event will feature:

• Resume assistance – Staff can review resumes and offer suggestions to attendees.
• Application station – both online and paper applications will be available to fill out and submit, with staff ready to assist.
• On-the-spot interviews – KDOT will have four interview teams on-site to conduct interviews and ready to present contingent job offers to qualified candidates.

Attendees will be able to tour the shop and view equipment during facility and equipment tours. A KDOT equipment operator will be available to discuss the function and use of each piece of equipment.

KDOT offers entry pay at $18.74 per hour for those without a Commercial Driver’s License and $20.13 per hour after obtaining a CDL. KDOT provides CDL training at no up-front cost. Additional benefits include first-day insurance coverage, immediate enrollment in KPERS retirement and annual and sick leave accrual starting during the first pay period.

For more information on participating in the job fair/open house, KDOTHQ.jobapps@ks.gov .

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