Equipment Operator II (Vacancy)

Columbus; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Water & Power is seeking an Equipment Operator II to operate cranes, backhoes, loaders and trucks at the Columbus, OH site. This role involves performing preventive maintenance, recording logs, and supporting snow removal as needed.

The ideal candidate has two years of experience with heavy equipment and a valid Class A CDL with air brakes; endorsements (H, N, X) may be required. Work schedule is 7:00 am–3:30 pm, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience operating commercial motor vehicles or heavy construction equipment.
• Possession of a valid Class A commercial driver’s license with air brakes; endorsements may include H, N, X.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment (cranes, backhoes, loaders) and trucks.
• Performs basic preventive maintenance on equipment and logs vehicle data.
• Acts as lead worker at assigned sites and may assist with snow/ice removal as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Lead worker

Tools

Crane

Backhoe

Front-end loader

Dump truck

Hydro-excavator

Paver

Grader

Street sweeper

Tractor-trailer

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)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Elizabeth Hopkins

Columbus Water & Power

Division of Water Reclamation

37 W. Broad St.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: [phone]

E: [e-mail]

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer