Equipment Operator I

Franklin County; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin County is seeking an Equipment Operator I to assist with highway maintenance. This role involves operating machinery, performing maintenance tasks, and requires a valid CDL. A complete benefits package is offered, including medical and retirement contributions. The position is full-time with the need to be on-call for snow removal.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Uniforms provided

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio Commercial Driver's License (Type A) must be obtained during probationary period.
• 100 hours training in operation of heavy equipment or 1 month experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operates various motorized equipment for road maintenance.
• Assists work crew in highway maintenance.
• Carries out responsibilities related to snow and ice control.

Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers

Ability to read and write simple sentences

Ability to operate heavy equipment

Ability to work in inclement weather

Education

CDL (Commercial Driver License) required

100 hours training in operation of heavy equipment or 1 month experience

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Description

Assists as work crew member in highway maintenance; digs ditches, rakes asphalt, cuts brush, performs roadside mowing, removes asphalt and debris, etc.; may operate air hammer, pick, chainsaw, weedeater, chipper, etc.; performs other miscellaneous laborer duties; picks up litter; picks up dead animals from right of way.

Description

Assists as work crew member in highway maintenance; digs ditches, rakes asphalt, cuts brush, performs roadside mowing, removes asphalt and debris, etc.; may operate air hammer, pick, chainsaw, weedeater, chipper, etc.; performs other miscellaneous laborer duties; picks up litter; picks up dead animals from right of way.

Operates various motorized equipment for road maintenance (small roller, tractor, tandem dump trucks, snow plow, pickup, etc.); hauls equipment and workers; picks up, delivers material for road maintenance and construction (sand, gravel, asphalt, salt).

Required to be on-call to plow and/or spread salt for snow and ice control.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

CDL (Commercial Driver License) required. New hires will have the opportunity to obtain their CDL during the initial 180-day probationary period.

Examples of Duties

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers; read and write simple sentences; 100 hours training in operation of heavy equipment or 1 month experience; valid Ohio Commercial Driver's License (Type A) must be obtained during probationary period.

Benefits

The Franklin County Engineer's Office offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees (defined as 30+ hours/week for the purposes of benefits) including medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, life insurance, and short and long term disability. These benefits are provided by the Franklin County Cooperative and more details can be found at the following website:

https://bewell.franklincountyohio.gov/Benefits/Programs

All Positions At The Franklin County Engineer's Office Are Part Of The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS). Each Employee Contributes 10% Of Their Gross Wages And The Engineer's Office Contributes 14%. More Information Can Be Found At

www.opers.org

Vacation leave is provided to all non-seasonal employees based on their years of service.

Sick leave is provided to all non-seasonal employees, with full-time employees earning approximately 15 days per year.

Full-time, non-seasonal employees receive 40 hours of Personal leave each year that must be used during the year or forfeited.

The County provides 11 paid Holidays per year.

The Franklin County Engineer's Office provides uniforms based on the position. As needed, steel-toed boots are also provided.

01

Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No
  

02

Are you willing and able to work in inclement weather conditions?

• Yes
• No
  

03

Are you willing and able to work long hours and be on-call, including holidays when required?

• Yes
• No
  

Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Production

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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