Equipment Operator II (Vacancies)

Equipment Operator II (Vacancies)

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Equipment Operator II (Vacancies)

Salary

$28.58 – $36.29 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

24-3421-V4

Department

60 Department of Public Utilities

Division

Division of Water

Opening Date

09/30/2024

Closing Date

10/28/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

Benefits

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Definition

This position is responsible for the operation of a variety of heavy, or highly complex, motorized equipment involving difficult problems of operation and/or great consequence of error; performs related duties as required. The Equipment Operator will be operating cranes, backhoes, front end or related equipment, driving dump trucks and hauls dirt, performing minor preventive maintenance on equipment, and preparing equipment and vehicle logs. General knowledge of the mechanical operations of powered construction and maintenance equipment is a plus. The scheduled shift will be 7:00am-3:30pm through Tuesday-Saturday for two positions and Monday-Friday for one position.

To be considered for this position, candidates must possess a valid Class A motor vehicle operator’s license allowing the operation of vehicles with air brakes. Some positions may require the following endorsement(s): Hazardous Materials (H), Tanker (N) and tank vehicles transporting hazardous materials (X). The salary range for this position is: $28.58-$36.29 per hour.

If you are interested, please submit an application to the Civil Service Commission by applying online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/columbusoh. You may also apply by emailing your resume and cover letter to DPURecruitment@columbus.gov.

Pre-employment drug screening and BCI& I background check are required if selected.

Under general supervision, is responsible for the operation of a variety of heavy, or highly complex, motorized equipment involving difficult problems of operation and/or great consequence of error; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Operates asphalt paver to distribute and disperse pavement;

Operates graders to grade berm, scrape and reshape alleys, and to drag patch asphalt;

Operates street sweepers;

Operates semi tractor-trailer trucks and sludge-hauling trucks;

Operates mixing and screening equipment used in composting wastewater treatment residuals;

Operates front-end loaders;

Operates heavy tow trucks with mounted power wrecker booms and heavy boom/hoist trucks;

Operates commercial vehicle with trailer;

Operates and/or drives other equipment as assigned;

Drives commercial motor vehicles that require a Commercial Driver’s License;

Performs minor preventative maintenance on equipment/vehicles;

Checks equipment for proper levels and amounts of various fluids and other critical materials such as crankcase oil, water, air in tires, and brake fluids before and after use;

Prepares operator’s daily vehicle report noting conditions of various operating systems and levels and amounts of important fluids or other materials;

Cleans vehicles and equipment after use;

Acts as a lead worker at assigned work site(s);

Assists with snow and ice removal on an as-needed basis.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of experience operating a commercial motor vehicle or other heavy construction equipment.

Possession of a valid Class A commercial motor vehicle operator’s license allowing the operation of vehicles with air brakes. Some positions may require the following endorsement(s): Hazardous Materials (H), Tanker (N), and tank vehicles transporting hazardous materials (X).

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 24-3421-V4

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Madelyn Pine

Department of Public Utilities

Division of Water

910 Dublin Rd

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645-6621

E: mapine@columbus.gov

Applicants may inspect and acquire a copy of the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities EEO Plan by visiting the DPU website at http://utilities.columbus.gov/

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the Citys Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the Citys human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

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Have you reviewed the Minimum Qualifications for the job that you are applying to ensure that you meet specified requirements?

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Agency

City of Columbus

Address

77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

Phone

(614) 645-8301

Website

https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Departments/Civil-Service-Commission

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