Equipment Operator 1- BU (4958-29)

Hamilton Co; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Ohio Public Employee Retirement System

Medical, dental, vision, life and more

Tuition Reimbursement

Free On-Site Parking

Wellness Incentives

Job summary

Hamilton County in Cincinnati, OH seeks an Equipment Operator 1 to assist in repairing water and sewer lines. You will operate light to mid‑range equipment, perform unskilled and semi‑skilled tasks, and support street and utility crews to maintain county water and sewer systems.

Minimum qualifications include experience in water/sewer maintenance, outdoor work in all weather, and obtaining a Commercial Driver's License - Class A within six months. Typical hours are Mon‑Fri 7:30 am–5:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Training and/or work experience in maintenance of water/sewer lines, hydrants, mains and other related components.
• Experience operating jackhammer, chain cutters, power drills and related equipment.
• Must obtain valid Commercial Driver's License - Class A within six months of employment.
• Works outdoors in all weather conditions and performs regular manual labor.
• Works in confined spaces and awkward positions requiring bending and twisting.

Responsibilities

• Operates jackhammers, chain cutters, power drills, hand tools and other light equipment to repair water and sewer lines and hydrants.
• Operates truck to haul materials and assist with installation and repair of water/sewer lines.
• Prepares and submits reports reflecting work performed and materials used.
• Returns streets and areas to original condition after projects.
• May operate backhoe to load truck or perform semi-skilled tasks.

Skills

Manual labor

Maintenance of water/sewer lines

Outdoor work

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - A

Education

Commercial Driver's License - Class A

Tools

Jackhammer

Chain cutters

Power drills

Backhoe (may operate)

Hand tools

Job description

Position:Equipment Operator 1- BU (4958-29)

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job Id:4958-29

# of Openings:1

Job Title: Equipment Operator 1

Your Benefits of Working forHamilton County!

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution and a defined benefit option.
• Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Free On-Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!

We serve the residents of Hamilton County in more ways than you may realize! In this position you will perform various unskilled and semi-skilled tasks to assist in the repair on waterlines, valves, hydrants, and other related components; operates motorized equipment to assist in the repair and maintenance of County water and sewer line systems.

Summary of Job Duties:

• Operates jackhammers, chain cutters, power drills, hand tools, and other light equipment to assist with unskilled and semi-skilled repair and maintenance of water and sewer lines, hydrants, mains, and related components.
• Operates truck to haul materials and assist with the installation and repair of water/sewer lines, hydrants, and other related components.
• Prepares and submits reports reflecting work performed, materials used, work orders.
• Returns streets, laws, etc. to original condition after completing assigned work projects (e.g., shovels soil, lays seed, patches asphalt, etc.).
• May operate backhoe to load truck or perform other semi-skilled work.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Training and/or work experience in maintenance of water/sewer lines, hydrants, mains and other related components.
• I n operating jackhammer, chain cutters, etc. and maintenance practices.
• must obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License - Class A within six (6) months of employment.
• Works outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Regularly required to perform manual labor such as: lifting, digging, and climbing.
• Works in confined spaces and awkward positions that require bending and twisting.

Work Location and Hours

• Monday-Friday general core hours 7:30 am -5:30 pm

Deadline to Apply:

Be part of our Team! We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a second-chance employer and a recovery friendly workplace.