Equipment Operator 1 - Intermittent (20098745)

Ohio Department of Health; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 23,696 - 33,749; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Health is looking for a part-time temporary Equipment Operator 1 to operate various emergency response equipment including the Mobile Health Unit. Responsibilities include driving to health departments, setup and inspections, and record keeping.

Candidates should have formal education in arithmetic, at least 3 months of experience operating motorized equipment, and a valid commercial driver’s license. This hourly position offers compensation of $20.85.

Work may involve irregular hours and all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid commercial driver's license.
• Demonstrated experience or training in operating motorized equipment for at least 3 months.
• Basic education in arithmetic and common English vocabulary required.

Responsibilities

• Drive Mobile Health Unit to city and county health departments.
• Inspect property before and after drives and handle related paperwork.
• Complete safety inspections and educate users on the unit's operation.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of equipment at events.
• Maintain records of usage and coordinate repairs.

Skills

Equipment Operations

CDL

Warehousing

Machinery Operation

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Organizing and Planning

Education

Formal education in arithmetic and common English vocabulary

3 months training or experience in operation of motorized equipment

Valid commercial driver's license

Job description

Equipment Operator 1

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 equipment—including the Mobile Health Unit (RV), heavy‑duty pickup trucks, Mobile Cooling Trailers, Mobile Oxygen Trailers, and WhisperWatt Trailers—for transport to and from entities and scheduled events.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

Unusual Working Conditions

May be required to work irregular hours including overnight travel. Works outside in all weather conditions.

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.

Skills

• Equipment Operations
• Technical Skills: CDL, Warehousing, Machinery Operation
• Professional Skills: Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Organizing and Planning

Compensation and Schedule

This is an hourly position with a pay range of 5 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule.

Compensation: $20.85

Schedule: Part‑time, intermittent, temporary, limited to 1,000 hours per fiscal year.

Location: Health Department Building, Franklin County, Columbus, Ohio.

Parking is free. Unclassified.