Equipment Operator I (Vacancy) in Bayern bei City of Columbus

City of Columbus

Definition

This position will operate tractors, skid steer, CDL dump trucks and/or other equipment used in reservoir, dam, ditch, and slope maintenance at our Hoover Reservoir Maintenance Compound. The Equipment Operator will be responsible for performing routine maintenance on equipment, such as changing or filling oil, changing hydraulic filters, lubricating or greasing parts, and performing related tasks as required. Some knowledge and/or skill in the mechanical operation of powered construction and maintenance equipment and the ability to oversee the work of others is a plus.

Under general supervision, is responsible for the operation of a variety of motorized equipment involving moderately difficult problems of operation; performs related tasks 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 light, industrial-type tractors and trucks using front-end loader attachments;
Operates tandem and single-axle dump trucks;
Operates power rodder equipment and/or hydraulic jet equipment to clean out sewer lines;
Operates steel roller and rubber tire roller equipment;
Operates light-duty tow trucks and regular and rollback wreckers;
Operates various types of equipment such as street flushers, farm-type tractors with mowers or other attachments, 2,000-gallon gasoline delivery trucks, post-hole diggers, utility watercraft, or water pumpers;
Operates or drives other equipment as directed;
Drives commercial motor vehicles, which require a commercial driver’s license;
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;
Performs routine maintenance on equipment such as changing or filling oil, changing hydraulic filters, and lubricating or greasing parts;
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;
Maintains records of work locations, work order numbers acted on, types and amounts of work performed, problems encountered, and number of workers needed to complete each job;
Performs hand tool maintenance work using hand tools such as a trimmer, chain saw, and pruner;
Cleans work site of debris and other stray materials;
Jumps cars and changes flat tires in order to tow vehicles;
Oversees the work of laborers or helpers on some jobs requiring work crews and/or assistance to the operator;
Assists with snow and ice removal on an as-needed basis.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 23-3420-V1
Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Brittany DelaCruz
Department of Public Utilities
Division of Water
910 Dublin Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: (614) 645-1494
Email: bldelacruz@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 City's 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 City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of H