Equipment Operator 3 (4966-50)

Hamilton County, Ohio; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Generous paid time off

11 paid holidays

Public Employee Retirement System

On-site parking and wellness benefits

Job summary

Hamilton County in Cincinnati, OH seeks an Equipment Operator 3 to operate medium to heavy highway maintenance equipment and perform related labor tasks. 40 hours weekly with travel to various county locations; on-site role with safety compliance and on-call readiness.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree or equivalent heavy equipment experience, and a valid Class A CDL within 180 days. Pay range $22.92–$30.38 per hour with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or vocational training in heavy equipment operation and two years' experience.
• Equivalent education/experience combination acceptable.
• Valid driver's license; ability to obtain Class A CDL within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium to heavy equipment on highway projects and perform related labor.
• Install culverts and pipes; cut and grade banks and road beds.
• Set up work zones, supervise safety, and perform basic maintenance on equipment.
• Record hours, loads, and fuel usage; assist with traffic control and signs.

Skills

County goals and objectives

County policies and procedures

Road construction maintenance and 16

Snow and ice removal

English grammar and spelling

Data entry

Office practices and procedures

Education

Assoc degree in construction management/related field

Two years' heavy equipment experience

Job description

Position:Equipment Operator 3 (4966-50)

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job Id:4966-50

# of Openings:3

Equipment Operator 3 (4966-50)

Deadline to apply:

November 9, 2026

Work Location:

Various County Locations

Work Hours:

40 hours/week

Pay Range: $22.92- $30.38

New Hires should expect to start at the minimum rate of $22.92/hour

BENEFITS

• Highly Competitive Employee Benefits package and Generous Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays, Immediately Begin Accruing Paid Vacation and Sick Time, and Earned Personal Days.
• 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, Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, Equipment Operator 3 operates medium to heavy equipment on highway maintenance projects and performs various manual and semiskilled labor functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

• Operates medium to heavy equipment on highway maintenance, repair and construction projects (e.g., pavement marking equipment, Drott, bulldozer, black topper, and loader, grader, backhoe, Gradeall, operates flail mower, long-arm tractor, Mower-max etc.);
• installs culverts and pipes;
• Cuts and grades banks, berm and road beds;
• Determines proper work methods and procedures within defined work guidelines; observes safety standards and procedures;
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment operated (e.g., checks fluid levels, belts, lights, brakes, etc.);
• Instructs, directs, trains, and guides in proper methods and procedures for work projects;
• Sets up work zones and safety areas as required;
• Flags ongoing traffic at construction sites;
• Operates dump truck to haul crew, fuel, equipment and road materials to and from project sites (e.g., stone, dirt, hot mix, cold mix, sand, cinders, etc.);
• Plows snow and spreads salt and cinders;
• Records gas, oil, mileage and hours and loads hauled on dump truck;
• Operates front end loader to load dump truck, long arm mowers and other equipment as directed;
• Performs various manual and semiskilled labor functions (e.g., applies tar, stone, gravel and blacktop to road surfaces;
• Erects guardrails, fences and signs, etc.)
• Attends meetings and serves on committees, as directed; attends training and seminars, as directed
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance; due to the nature of the job, when scheduled for on-call assignment, the Equipment Operator 3 must be available to return to work after normal work hours or on weekends and/or holidays when called to do so.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: An example of acceptable qualifications

Associate's degree from an accredited college, university, or technical training institute with major course work in construction management, construction technology or related field or completion of vocational training in heavy equipment operation or related field and two (2) years' work experience in the operation of medium to heavy highway maintenance equipment; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS: *(developed after employment)

Knowledge of:

• County and departmental goals and objectives*
• County and departmental policies and procedures*
• Road construction, maintenance, and repair; proper lifting techniques
• Snow and ice removal
• English grammar and spelling; data entry
• Office practices and procedures

Skill in:

• Use and operation of medium and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment
• Use of bench and hand tools; snowplow operations

Ability to:

• Recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action
• Carry out instructions in written, oral, or picture form; copy records precisely without error; complete routine forms
• Communicate effectively; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Perform heavy manual labor; travel to and gain access to worksite

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid state of residency driver's license.
• Must remain insurable under the County's vehicle insurance policy.
• Must have or be able to obtain within the first one hundred eighty days (180) calendar days of appointment, a valid Class A - Commercial Driver's License issued by the state of residency.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

Cell phones and/or two-way radios; computer, copier, fax, telephone, scanner, and other standard modern/business office equipment; motor vehicles, flail mower, long-arm tractor, Mower- max, front and rear loading trucks, pavement marking trucks, side-loading trucks, tractor-trailer trucks, dump trucks, skid steer , front end loader, backhoe, bulldozers, asphalt paver, street sweeper, Jet/Vac truck, generators, air compressors, shoring equipment, concrete mixer, snow plow, fork lift, and other light and heavy motorized vehicles and equipment; power drills, grinders and sanders, jack hammer; gas welding or brazing or cutting apparatus, Tungsten inert gas welding machine or other welding torches; weed eater, mower, pumps, paint sprayer, chain saw, circular saw, shovels, rakes, pliers, wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, chisels and other miscellaneous power and hand tools exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, air contaminants, hazardous waste, unclean or unsanitary conditions, electrical shock; exposed to possibly injury as a result of working with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines; works in or around crowds; has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons or vicious animals or life threatening situations; has exposure to fire, hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions; exposure to hazardous driving