Equipment Operator 1 - Intermittent (20098745)

Equipment Operator 1 - Intermittent

Organization: Health

Agency Contact Name and Information: Kristi W. will contact individuals selected for an interview.

Work Location: Health Department Building 246 North High Street 1st Floor Columbus 43215

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $20.85

Schedule: Part-time

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Equipment Operations

Technical Skills: CDL, Machinery Operation, Warehousing

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving

About Us: Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish. This is an intermittent, temporary position. The final candidate selected for this position will not be permitted to exceed 1,000 hours worked per fiscal year.

Job Description

What You'll Do: The Ohio Readiness Response Center (ORRC) Warehouse is responsible for operational readiness, safeguarding critical public health assets, and enabling effective emergency response across the state. We are currently seeking a part-time temporary Equipment Operator 1 to join our team. This role will be responsible for operating ORRC equipmentincluding the Mobile Health Unit (RV), heavy duty pickup trucks, Mobile Cooling Trailers, Mobile Oxygen Trailers, and WhisperWatt Trailersfor transport to and from entities and scheduled events. Duties include:

• Drives Mobile Health Unit (MHU) (i.e., 35 foot Recreational Vehicle [RV]) to entities (e.g., city/county health departments) for scheduled events.
• Inspects property upon arrival/departure and reviews accompanying paperwork for accuracy.
• Completes initial setup of MHU (e.g., sets up chairs, tables).
• Completes safety inspection/walk around (e.g., assures all bins are closed, cords, hoses are disconnected, awning is stowed away correctly, stairs are pulled up and all the lights are working correctly).
• Educates entity in operation of MHU lift and answers questions or troubleshoots equipment being used.
• Assists entity in breakdown after event (e.g., puts away equipment correctly for travel).
• Keeps proper record keeping of MHU (e.g., driver log, signatures on delivery paperwork).
• Coordinates general labor, maintenance and/or other related functions.
• Fuels the MHU prior to returning vehicle to ORRC.
• Performs minor repairs (e.g., secures cabin blinds so MHU is drivable).
• Coordinates emergency repairs with ORRC staff (e.g., flat tire).
• Reports any safety or mechanical issues to ORRC staff.

This is an hourly position, with a pay range of $5 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. The ORRC Warehouse is located in Southeast Columbus, parking at this location is free. Unusual Working Conditions: May be required to work irregular hours including overnight travel. Works outside in all weather conditions.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading & speaking common English vocabulary; AND 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in operation of motorized equipment (e.g., dump truck, pickup truck, wrecker snow plow, forklift, front-end loader, chainsaws); AND valid commercial driver's license. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Supplemental Information

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION. Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 5, Step 1 of the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule ($20.85 per hour). APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed. STATUS OF POSTED POSITION: You can check the status of your application online by signing into your profile. Jobs you applied for will be listed. The application status is shown to the right of the position title and application submission details. BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.ADA StatementOhio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.Drug-Free WorkplaceThe State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.