City of Columbus

Equipment Operator II (Vacancies)

  • City of Columbus
  • Columbus, OH
  • Full Time
  • 3 months ago

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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 [email protected].

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: [email protected]

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

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