Equipment Operator II (Vacancy)

This is responsible for the operation of a variety of heavy, or highly complex, motorized equipment involving difficult problems of operation and/or great consequences of error; performs related duties as required. The Equipment Operator will operate cranes, backhoes, trommel screens, forklifts, skid steers, wheeled front bucket loaders, or related equipment, drive dump trucks, and haul dirt. They will also perform minor preventive maintenance on equipment, prepare equipment and vehicle logs, and ensure the safe operation of equipment. General knowledge of the mechanical operations of powered construction and maintenance equipment is a plus. The position is located at our compost facility (7000 Jackson Pike). The scheduled shift will be from 6:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., from Friday to Monday. To be considered for this position, candidates must possess a valid Class A motor vehicle operators license allowing the operation of vehicles with air brakes. Some positions may also require the following endorsement(s): Hazardous Materials (H), Tanker (N), and tank vehicles transporting hazardous materials (X).

The salary range for this position is: $30.01-$38.10 per hour.

Applicants may inspect and acquire a copy of the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities EEO Plan by visiting the DPU website at (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 Drivers 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 operators 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.Two (2) years of experience operating a commercial motor vehicle or other heavy construction equipment.

Possession of a valid Class A commercial motor vehicle operators 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).

Recruitment #: 25-3421-V4

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Faith Moore

Department of Public Utilities

Division of Sewerage and Drainage

910 Dublin Rd.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645- 8472

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The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer