Equipment Operator (Parks & Recreation)

City of Cleveland Heights; New Russia Township (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cleveland Heights seeks an Equipment Operator to drive heavy-duty trucks and operate construction equipment. Responsibilities include safe operation of equipment, transportation of materials, and performing maintenance tasks. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and a valid Ohio CDL. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.
• Ability to operate heavy trucks and construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty trucks and construction equipment safely.
• Transport materials and perform minor maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed.

Skills

Knowledge of maintenance practices

Communication skills

Ability to perform heavy manual labor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy trucks

Power tools

Job description

INTERNAL POSTING ONLY

JOB SUMMARY: The City of Cleveland Heights is seeking an Equipment Operator to drive heavy-duty trucks and operate moderately complex construction/maintenance equipment for the Parks and Properties Division. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• The safe operation of a variety of moderately complex heavy equipment including combination vehicles, rollers, tool cat, brush mower, skid steer loader, backhoe, and front-end loader.
• Transportation of materials, tools, and equipment to and from job sites; hauling sand, rock, shell, asphalt, gravel, sludge, and other bulky, heavy items and substances.
• Operating construction/maintenance equipment, pay loaders, truck mounted claw for loading and lifting in construction and maintenance activities; and loader tractors for loading and excavating, and industrial/agricultural tractors for cutting grass and clearing land.
• Performing minor maintenance and servicing on vehicle/equipment being operated to include checking tire air pressure, motor oil, hydraulic oil, and fuel, and bleeding brake air tanks where require; visually checks vehicle/equipment and reports maintenance or repair problems at the beginning and the end of the work day; assures that vehicle is properly equipped, serviced and cleaned
• Exercising extreme care while operating equipment, including watching out for children, animals, low hanging limbs, utility lines, trees, fences, and parked vehicles; observing safety rules and obeying traffic laws.
• Maintaining accurate records and keeping reports of work performed.
• Responsible for installing Temporary Traffic Control operations as needed to protect operator, equipment and motorists, while maintaining a safe work zone.
• Be available for emergency calls when needed.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality
• Duties may also include general maintenance in parks and properties, including cutting grass, trimming trees, string trimming, etcetera.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

REQUIREMENTS:
A valid Ohio Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is needed for this position.The applicant should have knowledge of or the ability to learn:

• Methods, practices, materials, and equipment used in maintenance, construction, and repair work.
• Traffic laws, occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions
• Use and care of hand and power tools and equipment related to assigned areas.
• Records keeping, report writing, and related administrative procedures.
• Variety of hand and power tools
• Safe work practices

The applicant should be skilled in the operation of heavy trucks and/or motorized construction/maintenance equipment or the ability to learn the operation of equipment listed in the job summary and/or equipment that may be acquired in the future.

The applicant should have the ability to:

• Perform heavy manual labor as required
• Demonstrate knowledge on the safety of tools, machinery and/or equipment used in their workplace
• Climb, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push and/or pull, twist and make repetitive hand movements.
• Walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Work outdoors under varying temperatures, inclement weather and/or other adverse conditions.
• Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Applicants must be willing to work seasonal shift changes depending on the needs of the operations. Should be able to work nights and weekends.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel.

The City of Cleveland Heights is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status.