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Equipment Operator I (Vacancy)

Salary

$26.87 - $35.52 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-3420-V2

Department

60 Department of Public Utilities

Division

Division of Water

Opening Date

04/28/2025

Closing Date

5/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Definition

CITY OF COLUMBUS

Division of Water (Watershed) – Equipment Operator I

The Division of Water (Watershed), City of Columbus, is accepting applications for an Equipment Operator I position at our Griggs location. The schedule will be Monday-Friday, 7:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. To qualify, you must possess 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). These positions are essential to Watershed in maintaining reservoirs and facilities by operating tractors, mowers, large trucks and boats. Seasonally, these positions may assist in salting and snow removal as part of a 24 - hour operation to keep Distribution main line water leaks from freezing. Equipment used in this position includes tractors, backhoes, skid steers, dump trucks, pickup truck, chippers, and chain saws. If you are interested, please submit an application to the Civil Service Commission by applying online athttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/columbusoh. You may also apply by emailing your resume to [email protected].

Pre-employment drug screening and BCI background required if selected. City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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/

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 excavation equipment used in the excavation of utility lines and related structures;

Operates crane in the performance of a variety of tasks such as lifting machinery, materials, and equipment;

Checks sight levels and individual controls of beams and jacks to level crane on uneven terrain;

Operates or drives other equipment as directed;

Drives commercial motor vehicles, which require a commercial driver’s license, and transports equipment;

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 AORClass B commercial motor vehicle operator’s license allowing the operation of vehicles with air brakes. Some positionsMAYrequire the following endorsement(s): Passenger Transport (P), Hazardous Materials (H), Tanker (N), and tank vehicles transporting hazardous materials (X).

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 25-3420-V2

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Alisha Ardolino

Department of Public Utilities

Division of Water

910 Dublin Rd.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645-3751

E:[email protected]

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 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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Have you attached the documents that provide proof of your license, education (post high school), and/or professional or state certification as you have referenced in your applicant profile? Such documents may include a photocopy or scan of your driver's license, bachelor's/master's degree or transcript of completed coursework.

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Employer

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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