Automotive Equipment Operator II

City of Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forty-hour work week

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

City of Omaha seeks an Automotive Equipment Operator II to safely operate tandem axle trucks, tractors, and related equipment for maintenance, construction, and snow removal projects.

You will perform preventive maintenance, complete reports, drive in accordance with laws, and participate in park, sewer, street, and compost operations as assigned. A Class A CDL with N endorsement is required.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or its equivalent preferred.
• Three years of experience operating automotive equipment.
• Two years as Automotive Equipment Operator I acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned tandem axle and related equipment for maintenance, construction, and snow removal.
• Inspect fluid levels and perform minor repairs on equipment.
• Submit reports of work completed to supervision.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to schedules.
• Assist with park, sewer, street, and compost operations as assigned.

Skills

Operate tandem axle trucks

Vehicle maintenance basics

Safety and compliance

Reading maps/directions

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Three years of relevant experience or two years as Automotive Equipment Operator I

Job description

Posting Type: Open Competitive

Work Type: Full Time

Nature of Work: This work involves the safe and efficient operation of various types of tandem axle trucks, farm-type tractors and related automotive, construction, and maintenance equipment. Work involves performing assigned duties that require manipulative skill. In addition to equipment operation, incumbents are required to perform manual labor. Job assignments are given in detail or follow established routines and are reviewed by an assigned supervisor. Assignments will include lead worker duties.

Education and Experience: The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.

High school graduation or its equivalent preferred AND Three (3) years of experience in the operation of automotive vehicles and equipment of the type assigned to this class, or two (2) years as an Automotive Equipment Operator I.

Special Qualifications: Must possess and maintain a valid Class "A" commercial drivers license with "N" endorsement, air brake certification, some with the O restriction, depending on the equipment assigned, at the time of application. Must possess a 2nd Grade Hoisting and Portable Engineers Certificate at the time of application. Depending on the division, must possess a forklift operators permit by the end of the probationary period.

Pay Range: $23.95 with step increases to $31.84 Hourly

Benefits: Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; eighteen days sick; and fourteen holidays. Employee's group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.

Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

Veteran Points: To claim five (5) points for veteran's preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months. This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by September 21, 2026.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of minor maintenance needed to repair and maintain assigned equipment
• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operations
• Knowledge of the geography of the City
• Ability to operate various types of tandem axle trucks, related construction equipment, and basic hand tools in the performance of assigned duties
• Ability to complete reports of work completed
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions
• Ability to understand sketches and area maps
• Ability to work in a confined space such as manhole and/or trench depending on the assigned division
• Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general public

Essential Functions: Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Operates various types of tandem axle and related equipment assigned to this class in the performance of maintenance, construction, and snow removal projects
• Inspects fluid levels, cleans, and performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment operated
• Completes and submits reports of work completed
• Removes snow, spreads salt, sand, and anti-icing material on city streets
• Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification
• Missouri River Wastewater Treatment Plant: Removes grit from grit pits in the plants and at lift stations. Moves sludge into a compost area and loads sludge onto trucks. Monitors, cleans, and maintains trash collection screens. Replaces grit and trash removal containers. Mixes, windrows, and turns compost, incorporating wood chips, grass clippings, and other organic materials with sewage byproducts. Digs and excavates holes, drainage ditches, and trenches. Delivers necessary materials and equipment and loads and hauls dirt, concrete, and other debris to and from job sites.
• Park Maintenance Delivers necessary materials and equipment and loads and hauls dirt, concrete, and other debris to and from job sites. Digs and excavates sewers, holes, drainage ditches and trenches at park and recreation facilities
• Sewer Maintenance: Digs and excavates sewers, holes, drainage ditches, and trenches. Repairs city streets by cutting and breaking up concrete or asphalt, loading broken pieces into trucks, and pouring and finishing concrete or asphalt. Cleans street and sewer inlets. Delivers necessary materials and equipment and loads and hauls dirt, concrete, and other debris to and from job sites. Repairs and replaces pipe and sewer structures. Forms and sets grades for concrete flatwork and structure replacement. Pours and finishes concrete flatwork, and for inlets/manhole covers. Operates and maintains jet-vac sewer maintenance equipment. Cleans sewer lines using high pressure sewer equipment
• Street Maintenance: Repairs city streets by cutting and breaking up concrete or asphalt, loading broken pieces into trucks, and pouring and finishing concrete or asphalt. Delivers necessary materials and equipment and loads and hauls dirt, concrete, and other debris to and from job sites. Cleans city streets using self-propelled, motorized street sweeper. Replaces brooms as necessary. Performs scheduled maintenance such as replacing filters, lubricating, and cleaning equipment. Cleans street and sewer inlets. Digs and excavates holes, drainage ditches, and trenches. Picks up trees and debris from streets and alleys. Maintains snow, debris, tree dumps, and grinding piles. Keeps material segregated. Keeps dump sites safe and orderly. Fills chuckholes with asphalt or unique paving material (UPM). Installs and removes/picks up snow fences and sand barrels Flushes islands, intersections, sidewalks, and streets. Installs culverts and cleans as necessary. Pours and finishes concrete. Installs guard rails. Repairs shoulders and guard rails.
• Traffic Maintenance Paints lane markings on city streets by operating the striper truck. Directs painters in applying proper color and type of lane stripes. Loads materials and supplies onto striper equipment. Measures and marks streets for proper placement of stripes. Installs street name signs
• Compost Facility Mixes brown and green yard waste prior to grinding. Grinds yard waste and stocks into windrows. Turns windrows with scat turner of yard waste in processing compost. Screens yard waste compost with trammel screen

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent residence, or authorization to work without sponsorship. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct pre-employment inquiries or evaluations of candidates for employment as it deems appropriate for the particular position. Pre-employment inquiries may include, without limitation: verification of employment history and educational attainment; review of driving, credit, and criminal convictions; hearing, drug, functional capacity, psychological, vision, and medical tests; and/or any other relevant background information deemed appropriate to determine the suitability of the applicant for the position. Failure to provide the information requested in the application and hiring process in a truthful, timely, accurate, and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of a conditional offer of employment, or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing [e-mail].

For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org

Contact Points:

City of Omaha Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Website: hr.cityofomaha.org
Email: [e-mail]