Equipment Operator II (Vacancy)

Columbus; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Water & Power is seeking an Equipment Operator II to operate cranes, backhoes, loaders, hydro-excavators and related heavy equipment. The role includes driving dump trucks, conducting basic maintenance and preparing operator logs while maintaining safety at all times.

Two years of heavy equipment experience and a valid Class A CDL with air brakes are required; endorsements for Hazardous Materials, Tanker, and tank vehicles may be needed for certain tasks.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience operating a commercial motor vehicle or other heavy construction equipment.
• Possession of a valid Class A commercial motor vehicle operator’s license with air brakes.
• Endorsements for Hazardous Materials, Tanker, and tank vehicles may be required depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Operates cranes, backhoes, front-end loaders, hydro-excavators, dump trucks and related equipment.
• Performs minor preventive maintenance on equipment and logs equipment data.
• Acts as lead worker at assigned work site(s) and ensures safety compliance.
• Assists with snow and ice removal and other duties as needed.

Skills

CDL Class A with air brakes

Heavy equipment operation experience

Tools

Crane

Backhoe

Front-end Loader

Hydro-excavator

Dump Truck

Job description

Under general supervision, this Equipment Operator II position is responsible for the operation of a variety of heavy or highly complex motorized equipment involving difficult problems of operation and/or great consequences of error. This position performs related duties as required.

The Equipment Operator will be operating cranes, backhoes, front-end loaders, hydro-excavators or related equipment, driving dump trucks and hauling dirt, performing minor preventive maintenance on equipment, and preparing equipment and vehicle logs. General knowledge of the mechanical operations of powered construction and maintenance equipment is a plus.

Location: 1250 Fairwood Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43206

The scheduled shift will be 7:00 am-3:30 pm; Monday-Friday.

To be considered for this position, as stated in the minimum qualifications below, candidates must possess a valid Class A motor vehicle operator’s license allowing the operation of vehicles with air brakes. Some positions may require the following endorsement(s): Hazardous Materials (H), Tanker (N), and tank vehicles transporting hazardous materials (X).

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed).

• Operates asphalt paver to distribute and disperse pavement;
• Operates graders to grade berm, scrape and reshape alleys, and to drag patch asphalt;
• Operates street sweepers;
• Operates semi tractor-trailer trucks and sludge-hauling trucks;
• Operates mixing and screening equipment used in composting wastewater treatment residuals;
• Operates front-end loaders;
• Operates heavy tow trucks with mounted power wrecker booms and heavy boom/hoist trucks;
• Operates commercial vehicle with trailer;
• Operates and/or drives other equipment as assigned;
• Drives commercial motor vehicles that require a Commercial Driver’s License;
• Performs minor preventative maintenance on equipment/vehicles;
• Checks equipment for proper levels and amounts of various fluids and other critical materials such as crankcase oil, water, air in tires, and brake fluids before and after use;
• Prepares operator’s daily vehicle report noting conditions of various operating systems and levels and amounts of important fluids or other materials;
• Cleans vehicles and equipment after use;
• Acts as a lead worker at assigned work site(s);
• Assists with snow and ice removal on an as‑needed basis.Two (2) years of experience operating a commercial motor vehicle or other heavy construction equipment.
• Possession of a valid Class A commercial motor vehicle operator’s license allowing the operation of vehicles with air brakes. Some positions may require the following endorsement(s): Hazardous Materials (H), Tanker (N), and tank vehicles transporting hazardous materials (X).

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Elizabeth Hopkins

Columbus Water & Power

Division of Water Reclamation

37 W. Broad St.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

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The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer