Entry Level Equipment Operator

City of Centerville•Centerville, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Centerville is hiring a full-time Public Works Entry Level Equipment Operator. Working under the direction of Public Works staff, the operator operates one or more types of heavy equipment and performs complex work in street maintenance, waste collection, or horticulture services. The schedule is 40 hours per week, with crews working four 10-hour days from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The role may require after-hours call-ins for emergencies such as drainage issues, storm debris removal, and snow or ice events.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience working outdoors.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsements, or ability to obtain it within 12 months of employment.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures, heavy and medium-duty equipment maintenance, proper lifting techniques, and snow and ice removal.
Skill in operating motor vehicles and equipment used for street maintenance, waste collection, and snowplowing.
Ability to use tools to maintain public infrastructure, equipment, and facilities.
Understanding of the OUPS process and requirements.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the work, including operating equipment or accessing worksites; standing, walking, sitting, bending, crouching, stooping, crawling, reaching, kneeling, and pushing or pulling.
Ability to use vision, hearing, touch, and smell to perform necessary tasks.
Availability for after-hours emergency call-ins.

Nice To Haves

Specialized training in heavy equipment operation.
Two years of experience operating heavy equipment.
Previous experience using waste collection equipment.
Asphalt preservation experience.
Concrete preservation experience.

Responsibilities

Operate heavy motor equipment, including equipment used for street maintenance, horticulture, waste collection, and snow removal.
Identify when equipment is due for service or needs repair; maintain daily equipment use and service records and report problems.
Supervise and assist with daily truck loading and unloading and organize assigned tasks for Maintenance Workers, Groundskeepers, and other staff.
Work independently or as part of a team to provide street maintenance, horticulture management, and waste collection services.
Repair and patch streets, sidewalks, and curbs; rebuild street inlets and catch basins.
Straighten and replace signs, replace traffic signal bulbs, and install barricades.
Assist with waste collection and special pickups, including lifting and carrying up to 60 pounds for 30 yards.
Collect and process brush for reuse, collect leaves, and clean litter from roadsides and parks.
Assist with planting and maintaining lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers, including related groundskeeping tasks.
Construct and maintain playground equipment, tables, trash containers, benches, shelters, and pathways.
Assist in training other employees as necessary.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Perform minor maintenance activities, including electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work.
Perform concrete installation and maintenance, including forming, pouring, and finishing.
Perform other duties as assigned.