Service Technician II-Public Service Department

Revize; Aurora, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Aurora is hiring a Service Technician II in the Public Service department. Three full-time positions include road and cemetery maintenance, equipment operation, and collaboration with Water and Wastewater teams.

A 12-month probationary period applies, with a base union rate of $27.59/hr and a probationary rate of 95% for the first year. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, be safety‑minded, and able to work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving history; CDL preferred or must be obtained within six months into the probationary period.
• Broad knowledge of machinery, vehicles, and equipment operations.
• General knowledge of mechanics and technology.
• Responsible for the proper care and use of all tools and mechanical equipment.
• Mechanically inclined, safety conscious.
• Team-oriented with effective communication skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to work under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Follows all safety rules and procedures, reporting all safety concerns immediately.
• Operates city-owned vehicles and equipment, makes minor maintenance repairs, and reports major malfunctions to mechanic.
• Performs road repairs including filling potholes, sealing cracks, erecting signs/guardrails, berm work, snow and ice removal.
• Performs roadside maintenance including clearing right-of-way, mowing, ditch cleaning, installing culverts and storm basins, removing trees/obstacles.
• Performs cemetery maintenance; may excavate graves.
• Cooperates with Water Department to inspect water lines and flush hydrants.
• Cooperates with Wastewater Department to inspect/maintain underground lines and facilities.
• Maintains inventory of equipment, tools, and reports depletion to supervisors.
• Performs routine maintenance and housekeeping on work areas and equipment; reports malfunctions.
• Maintains daily work duty log and other written reports.
• Communicates effectively with employees, contractors, and residents.
• Performs other duties including snowplowing, leaf pickup, and minor building maintenance.

Skills

Driver's license

Machinery operation

Team communication

Mechanical aptitude

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description :
J OB TITLE: Service Technician II (3 positions available)
DEPARTMENT: Public Service
REPORTS TO: Service Supervision
STATUS: Classified/Non-exempt/Full-time/Union Eligible
BASE RANGE: 2026 union rate of $27.59/hr. External hires will be paid a probationary rate of 95% of union rate (2026 rate $26.21/hr.) for the first 12 months of employment
POSTING DATE: September 15, 2026

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
The Service Technician II position performs both skilled and semi-skilled manual labor activities of the City of Aurora Service Department; does related work as required. This is a full-time position that may require overtime, depending on department/project needs, deadline objectives, inclement weather, etc. This position requires a 12-month probationary period.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES

• Follows all safety rules and procedures, reporting all safety concerns immediately to
• Operates city-owned vehicles and equipment, make minor maintenance repairs, and report major malfunctions to mechanic.
• Performs road repairs including but not limited to filling potholes, sealing cracks, erecting signs and guardrails, executing berm work, snow and ice removal.
• Performs general roadside maintenance including right-of-way clearing and mowing, cleaning ditches, inspecting and installing culvert pipes and storm catch basins, removing trees and obstacles from road.
• Performs routine cemetery maintenance; may also excavate graves
• Works in cooperation with Water Department by inspecting water lines, making minor repairs, and flushing hydrants.
• Works in cooperation with the Wastewater Department inspecting and performing maintenance to underground lines and treatment facilities.
• Maintains accurate inventory of city owned equipment, tools and operating Reports depletion of materials to appropriate personnel.
• Performs daily, weekly, and other routine maintenance and housekeeping on work areas, machinery, vehicles, and equipment; report any malfunctions to appropriate supervisor.
• Maintains and update daily work duty log as well as other written reports as directed.
• Communicates effectively and cooperates with all employees, contractors, and residents.
• Performs other duties as required including, but not limited to snowplowing, brush pick-up, leaves pick-up, and minor maintenance on city buildings such as carpentry, painting, and electrical.
• Installs outdoor seasonal displays.
• Landscape maintenance.
• Required to be on call in the event of an emergency.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have valid driver’s license with a safe driving history; CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) preferred or must be obtained within six (6) months into the probationary period.
• Broad knowledge of machinery, vehicles, and equipment operations.
• General knowledge of mechanics and technology.
• Responsible for the proper care and use of all tools and mechanical equipment.
• Mechanically inclined, safety conscious.
• Team-oriented with effective communication skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to work under general supervision.

Description :
J OB TITLE: Service Technician II (3 positions available)
DEPARTMENT: Public Service
REPORTS TO: Service Supervision
STATUS: Classified/Non-exempt/Full-time/Union Eligible
BASE RANGE: 2026 union rate of $27.59/hr. External hires will be paid a probationary rate of 95% of union rate (2026 rate $26.21/hr.) for the first 12 months of employment
POSTING DATE: September 15, 2026

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
The Service Technician II position performs both skilled and semi-skilled manual labor activities of the City of Aurora Service Department; does related work as required. This is a full-time position that may require overtime, depending on department/project needs, deadline objectives, inclement weather, etc. This position requires a 12-month probationary period.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES

• Follows all safety rules and procedures, reporting all safety concerns immediately to
• Operates city-owned vehicles and equipment, make minor maintenance repairs, and report major malfunctions to mechanic.
• Performs road repairs including but not limited to filling potholes, sealing cracks, erecting signs and guardrails, executing berm work, snow and ice removal.
• Performs general roadside maintenance including right-of-way clearing and mowing, cleaning ditches, inspecting and installing culvert pipes and storm catch basins, removing trees and obstacles from road.
• Performs routine cemetery maintenance; may also excavate graves
• Works in cooperation with Water Department by inspecting water lines, making minor repairs, and flushing hydrants.
• Works in cooperation with the Wastewater Department inspecting and performing maintenance to underground lines and treatment facilities.
• Maintains accurate inventory of city owned equipment, tools and operating Reports depletion of materials to appropriate personnel.
• Performs daily, weekly, and other routine maintenance and housekeeping on work areas, machinery, vehicles, and equipment; report any malfunctions to appropriate supervisor.
• Maintains and update daily work duty log as well as other written reports as directed.
• Communicates effectively and cooperates with all employees, contractors, and residents.
• Performs other duties as required including, but not limited to snowplowing, brush pick-up, leaves pick-up, and minor maintenance on city buildings such as carpentry, painting, and electrical.
• Installs outdoor seasonal displays.
• Landscape maintenance.
• Required to be on call in the event of an emergency.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have valid driver’s license with a safe driving history; CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) preferred or must be obtained within six (6) months into the probationary period.
• Broad knowledge of machinery, vehicles, and equipment operations.
• General knowledge of mechanics and technology.
• Responsible for the proper care and use of all tools and mechanical equipment.
• Mechanically inclined, safety conscious.
• Team-oriented with effective communication skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to work under general supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position generally requires that the employee maintains a moderate level of physical exertion for extended periods of time, up to two (2) hours or more.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to one hundred (100) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, workspace restrictions, intense noises, vehicle traffic, and other environmental dangers.
• The employee must have the ability to work in extreme weather conditions, including but not limited to extreme heat and cold; heavy rain, snow, and ice; heavy winds.
• Employee must wear/use PPE as required.

CERTIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIRED

• High school or general equivalency diploma (GED) required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience of verifiable operation of light and heavy equipment, or any equivalent combination of experience or training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• An Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record is required. An Ohio Class B CDL is preferred at hire, or one must be obtained within one (1) year of hire.

Deadline for Applying : Open until filled

Nothing in this job description prevents the City of Aurora from modifying the duties of this position at its discretion.

The City of Aurora provides reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Personnel Department at 330-562-6390, or [e-mail].

External candidates must be able to satisfactorily pass all applicable pre-employment checks, including a criminal background screen and drug test.

The City of Aurora is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, military/veteran status, or any other protected status in employment or provision of services.