Equipment Operator - Street Maintenance

City of Newark, OH Department of Human Resources; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Newark, OH Department of Human Resources is seeking a Street Maintenance worker to handle general roadway upkeep, snow removal, and traffic sign maintenance. Responsibilities include operating a range of equipment, performing labor tasks, and maintaining signage and markings.

The role requires a CDL Class B and basic computer skills, with on-call duties and shift flexibility. Ideal candidates will have 1–3 years of relevant experience, and the ability to obtain a Class A with tanker

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid CDL Class B license; ability to obtain Class A with tanker endorsement within six months for external applicants.
• One to three years of experience.
• Ability to work different shifts; on-call rotations and recalls.
• Basic computer skills.
• Current IMSA certification maintained where applicable.

Responsibilities

• General roadway maintenance and marking, traffic control in work zones.
• Operate small motorized equipment (weed-eaters, mowers, chainsaws).
• Operate heavy equipment (backhoe, street sweeper, bulldozer).
• Create, install and maintain traffic and roadway signage and markings.
• Perform snow removal and related duties; respond to recalls after hours.
• Other related duties as required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class B

IMSA certification

Job description

General roadway maintenance and marking, traffic and roadway signage, general labor, grounds maintenance, and stormwater utility repairs.

• Snow removal, operating truck with snow plows and salt spinners
• Perform traffic control in work zone areas
• Operates small motorized equipment, such as but not limited to: weed-eaters, lawn mowers, chainsaws, etc.
• Operates heavy equipment such as backhoe, track hoe, bulldozer, vacuum truck, street sweeper, etc.
• Knowledge of street and stormwater repairs
• Roadway paving and repair
• Perform labor duties such as but not limited to: shoveling, brick/block laying, etc.
• Creation, installation and maintenance of traffic and roadway signage
  • Includes non-technical maintenance (batteries, power resetting, bulb replacement, etc.) of signaling devices
• Installation and maintenance of roadway markings
• Other related duties as required

Position requires rotating on-call scheduling as well as recalls to duty outside normal work hours

High School Diploma or GED equivalent; must have a valid CDL Class B license with ability to obtain a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within six months (the class A requirement applies to external applicants ONLY); one to three years of experience; ability to work different shifts; basic computer skills.

Current City of Newark employees transferring to this position who hold any level IMSA certification shall be permitted to maintain such certification, including continuing education credits, and be compensated following Article 32, Section 5. Other employees seeking IMSA certification may be permitted to do so at the discretion of the Service Director and/or Street Maintenance Superintendent.

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This Position Description is intended to identify and illustrate the kinds of duties that may be assigned to the position. It should not be interpreted as describing all of the duties that may ever be required of such an employee, or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments such individuals may be given.

• AFSCME Local 2963 Full-time position, Pay Range 36 (not hourly rate)
• Appointing Authority - Service Director
• Department/Division - Service/Street Maintenance
• Reports to - Street Maintenance Superintendent