Light Equipment Operator

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST TAKE AND PASS A CIVIL SERVICE TEST SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2025 (1:00 - 3:00 PM). FURTHER DETAILS WILL BE SENT TO EACH APPLICANT PRIOR TO THE TEST DATE.
Summary of Duties:
Under direction, operates equipment and performs skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, operations, and repair of water distribution, wastewater collections, and stormwater systems. May fill in as the crew leader, as needed. Essential Functions of the Position:
Operates, maintains, and repairs pumping stations and related equipment in the water distribution system (e.g., taps, hydrants, valves);
Makes water taps, installs customer meters, and repairs breaks in water mains and services;
Conducts routine preventive maintenance inspections of water and wastewater systems;
Assists in the repair and rebuilding of pumps, motors, and mechanical equipment;
Maintains and repairs catch basins and storm sewers;
Operates Vactor truck for cleaning sewer mains and CCTV truck for video inspection;
Disassembles, repairs, recalibrates, reassembles and tests water meters;
Installs, repairs, inspects, and maintains fire hydrants;
Operates heavy equipment and can be the Competent Person on excavations;
Responds to emergency calls and interacts with the public;
Inspects pumping stations and related equipment in the water distribution and sewer collection systems;
Performs cleaning and maintenance of buildings and grounds;
Completes work orders, writes reports, and notes any operating deficiencies and maintains pumps, valves, and other equipment;
Performs minor electrical repairs.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Required to be on-call 24/7 days in a shift rotation;
Other duties assigned by supervisors.

Residency Requirement: Ability to respond within one hour. An example of acceptable minimum qualifications:
High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent certificate;
Two years of utility or related experience preferred;
Class B Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement and be eligible for coverage under the Citys vehicle insurance provider.
Minimum Acceptable Characteristics:
Operate a computer and/or tablet;
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, City GIS, and Ohio EPA regulations;
Skill in grounds maintenance, landscaping, painting, elementary electrical work, and use of hand tools;
Ability to read and interpret documents, construction plans, and safety rules;
Ability to write routine reports, speak effectively, and perform basic math;
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form;
Ability to follow directions, get along with others, adhere to safety rules and regulations, maintain a professional appearance, and interaction with the public.

Equipment Operated:
Examples include cars, trucks, crane truck, forklift, GPS Units, Vactor, pump testing equipment, single and tandem axle dump trucks, and other heavy equipment.

Residency Requirement: Ability to respond within one hour. The City of Perrysburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Due to public records laws in Ohio, properly redacted application materials cannot be kept confidential.