Equipment Operator I

Equipment Operator IThe Equipment Operator I classification is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker position based on the operation of various types of non-CDL equipment on a routine basis. The skills and knowledge required are of a level and scope to be in support of a journey, trades or crafts person. Some positions will require the performance of other essential and marginal functions depending on the location, assignment or shift. Employees in this class operate vehicles that do not require a Commercial Driver's License such as trucks, farm tractors, zero and turn mowers. Equipment Operator Is receive training on various pieces of CDL required equipment for future advancement to the Equipment Operator II classification.One (1) year of experience as a laborer assisting in general trades using hand-tools and maintenance equipment. Requires skill to read slightly complex material such as operator manuals, perform simple arithmetic, complete slightly complex forms and use tools and equipment. NOTE: Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.Some positions require the use of departmental vehicles on departmental business. Individuals must be capable of operating the vehicles safely and possess a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. Some positions may afford the employee the occasional opportunity to operate equipment requiring a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for training purposes.Kind of Examination: Applications are being accepted to fill a vacancy and any other vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application and supplemental questionnaire form completely, providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received, a selection procedure will be administered to rank applicants on the register. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery Personnel Board's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.Additional Information: Drug Test: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. Background Check: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. Equal Employment Opportunity: Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non-merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination based on age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration. Request for Accommodation: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Montgomery Personnel Board reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at View phone number on click.appcast.io. I9: Prior to your employment, you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Update of Contact Information: It is your responsibility to update your contact information (address, phone, email) so that we can contact you about jobs. Please visit the Update Contact Information page to log in and update your contact information at any time.The City of Montgomery provides a comprehensive benefits package consisting of Core benefits—Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Mental Health, Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life Insurance, and Deferred Compensation—as well as Voluntary benefits available through Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company. Employees also receive paid annual and sick leave, paid paternal leave, paid holidays, and participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program. To learn more details, visit the benefits page.