Equipment Operator II (Vacancy)

Job TitleUnder general supervision, is responsible for the operation of a variety of heavy, or highly complex, motorized equipment involving difficult problems of operation and/or great consequence of error; performs related duties as required.Examples Of WorkOperates 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 Driver's 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 operator's 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.Minimum QualificationsTwo (2) years of experience operating a commercial motor vehicle or other heavy construction equipment. Possession of a valid Class A commercial motor vehicle operator's 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).Test/Job Contact InformationRecruitment #: 26-3421-V7Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:Elizabeth HopkinsColumbus Water & PowerDivision of Water37 W. Broad St.Columbus, Ohio 43215P: (614) 645-8515E: View email address on click.appcast.io City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity EmployerBenefitsThe City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:MedicalDentalVisionShort-term DisabilityLife InsuranceWellness ProgramTuition ReimbursementSpecifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io for further information.