Equipment Operator

Application Deadline: 7/18/2025
Starting Salary Range: $19.21 - $23.05 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience
Location: Main Office
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Classification: Full-time
Safety Sensitive: Yes

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Operates, under the supervision of Equipment Supervisor, heavy equipment used in building and maintaining Conservancy District lands and facilities. Assists with planning the maintenance, construction work and inspection of projects.

EQUIPMENT AND/OR SOFTWARE OPERATED/USED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

Skid steer, track hoe, heavy duty trucks, tandem trucks, heavy equipment trailers, chainsaws, hand tools, Microsoft Office Suite, Paycom and other applicable equipment and/or software.

INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS:

The individual holding this position can be called 24 hours a day to handle an emergency. Infrequent emergency work on evening, weekends, out-of-town and overtime may be required.

Works in the vicinity of floor or wall openings, elevated platforms, and/or runways; ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds; works in a confined space (e.g., manhole); works in the vicinity of dockboards (bridge plates); works in an area in which the means of egress is or can be obstructed; works on and around powered platforms and/or vehicle mounted platforms (e.g., manlifts, fire trucks); is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas; is exposed to possible injury from extremely noisy conditions above 85db (e.g., chainsaws, chopsaws); is exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, or air contaminants; is exposed to possible injury from hazardous waste; is exposed to possible injury due to unclean or unsanitary conditions; is exposed to possible injury as a result of electrical shock; is exposed to possible injury as a result of working with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines (e.g., ); is exposed to possible injury from explosions; is exposed to possible injury as a result of falling from high places; works in or around crowds; has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons; has exposure to potentially vicious animals; has exposure to life threatening situations; has exposure to fire; has exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions; has exposure to extreme non-weather related heat or cold; has exposure to hazardous driving conditions; has exposure to shaking objects or surfaces; has exposure to second-handsmoke.

Note: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered heavy work.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:

JOB DUTIES in order of importance

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

80% (1)

Operates heavy equipment and vehicles such as a mower, dump truck, trencher, grader, track hoe, backhoe and bulldozer; assists in the maintenance and repair of equipment and vehicles used on daily operations; works with supervisor to see that work is maintained on MWCD projects (this may require completion of inspection reports or other paperwork); assists in seeing that necessary materials and supplies are available on the job site for MWCD projects; performs labor that involves the use of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, concrete, jack hammer, chain saws, torches, welding and laser knowledge and skills; assists with site and layout for projects including use of laser to assure positive drainage; responsible for job site safety under the supervision of the Equipment Supervisor and training will be required to be the competent person on excavation projects.

15% (2)

Transports materials/equipment to parks and cottage areas; assists with repairs of sewer and water lines in parks.

Maintains required licensures and certification, if any.

Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable safety standards that pertain to essential functions.

Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

5% (3)

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Attends meetings, as directed; attends training and seminars, as directed.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS: (*indicates developed after employment)

Knowledge of: Agency policies and procedures; construction; blueprints; carpentry; water lines; masonry; welding; excavation; plumbing; electrical work.

Skilled in: Written and oral communication. Carpentry; masonry; welding; excavation; plumbing; electrical work.

Ability to: Communicate effectively; operate equipment effectively; drive to and from job sites.

POSITIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED:

None.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of high school (12th school grade) or possession of GED certificate and three (3) or more years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a driver’s license valid in the State of Ohio and must be insurable by MWCD fleet insurance. Possession of a CDL Class A.