Water & Sewer Equipment Operator - Outdoor Role (CDL-Ready)

Hamilton Co; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Ohio Public Employee Retirement System

Medical, dental, vision, life and more

Tuition Reimbursement

Free On-Site Parking

Wellness Incentives

Job summary

Hamilton County in Cincinnati, OH seeks an Equipment Operator 1 to assist in repairing water and sewer lines. You will operate light to mid‑range equipment, perform unskilled and semi‑skilled tasks, and support street and utility crews to maintain county water and sewer systems.

Minimum qualifications include experience in water/sewer maintenance, outdoor work in all weather, and obtaining a Commercial Driver's License - Class A within six months. Typical hours are Mon‑Fri 7:30 am–5:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Training and/or work experience in maintenance of water/sewer lines, hydrants, mains and other related components.
• Experience operating jackhammer, chain cutters, power drills and related equipment.
• Must obtain valid Commercial Driver's License - Class A within six months of employment.
• Works outdoors in all weather conditions and performs regular manual labor.
• Works in confined spaces and awkward positions requiring bending and twisting.

Responsibilities

• Operates jackhammers, chain cutters, power drills, hand tools and other light equipment to repair water and sewer lines and hydrants.
• Operates truck to haul materials and assist with installation and repair of water/sewer lines.
• Prepares and submits reports reflecting work performed and materials used.
• Returns streets and areas to original condition after projects.
• May operate backhoe to load truck or perform semi-skilled tasks.

Skills

Manual labor

Maintenance of water/sewer lines

Outdoor work

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - A

Education

Commercial Driver's License - Class A

Tools

Jackhammer

Chain cutters

Power drills

Backhoe (may operate)

Hand tools

Job description

Hamilton County in Cincinnati, OH seeks an Equipment Operator 1 to assist in repairing water and sewer lines. You will operate light to mid‑range equipment, perform unskilled and semi‑skilled tasks, and support street and utility crews to maintain county water and sewer systems.

Minimum qualifications include experience in water/sewer maintenance, outdoor work in all weather, and obtaining a Commercial Driver's License - Class A within six months. Typical hours are Mon‑Fri 7:30 am–5:30 pm.