Equipment Operator - Street Maintenance

Salary : $57,824.00 Annually
Location : 1195 E. Main Street Newark - Newark Street Dept., OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00012
Department: Street Maintenance
Opening Date: 09/21/2026
Closing Date: 9/29/2026 4:00 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME


Description


General roadway maintenance and marking, traffic and roadway signage, general labor, grounds maintenance, and stormwater utility repairs.

Examples of Duties

• Snow removal, operating truck with snow plows and salt spinners
• Perform traffic control in work zone areas
• Operates small motorized equipment, such as but not limited to: weed-eaters, lawn mowers, chainsaws, etc.
• Operates heavy equipment such as backhoe, track hoe, bulldozer, vacuum truck, street sweeper, etc.
• Knowledge of street and stormwater repairs
• Roadway paving and repair
• Perform labor duties such as but not limited to: shoveling, brick/block laying, etc.
• Creation, installation and maintenance of traffic and roadway signage
  • Includes non-technical maintenance (batteries, power resetting, bulb replacement, etc.) of signaling devices
• Installation and maintenance of roadway markings
• Other related duties as required

**Position requires rotating on-call scheduling as well as recalls to duty outside normal work hours**

Typical Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalent; must have a valid CDL Class B license with ability to obtain a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within six months (the class A requirement applies to external applicants ONLY); one to three years of experience; ability to work different shifts; basic computer skills.

*Current City of Newark employees transferring to this position who hold any level IMSA certification shall be permitted to maintain such certification, including continuing education credits, and be compensated following Article 32, Section 5. Other employees seeking IMSA certification may be permitted to do so at the discretion of the Service Director and/or Street Maintenance Superintendent.

Supplemental Information


Qualified applicants will be required to participate in an online Civil Service competitive selection process where you will be tested regarding your abilities to meet individual job requirements. Upon invitation you will have 1 week from the sent date of the email to complete the test.

At this time upload the credentials listed on your application and resume e.g. valid Driver License, High School Diploma, GED, College Degree, DD214, Certifications, etc. under attachments. Credit for military service will be given once proof of satisfactory service is received at the time of application therefore you will need to upload your DD214 for review. Credit will not be given if provided after the Civil Service examination.

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This Position Description is intended to identify and illustrate the kinds of duties that may be assigned to the position. It should not be interpreted as describing all of the duties that may ever be required of such an employee, or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments such individuals may be given.

AFSCME Local 2963 Full-time position, Pay Range 36 (not hourly rate)
Appointing Authority - Service Director
Department/Division - Service/Street Maintenance
Reports to - Street Maintenance Superintendent


The City of Newark, Ohio, conforms to all laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. The City of Newark strongly encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. The City of Newark is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family&Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The City of Newark prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or inwriting, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.
The City of Newark's EEOP Utilization Report is available in the Human Resource Department.
Newark City offers a complete benefits package to full time employees including health care, dental care, life insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, deferred compensation, and credit union.