Equipment Operator 1 - Intermittent (20098745)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Readiness Response Center (ORRC) Warehouse is responsible for operational readiness, safeguarding critical public health assets, and enabling effective emergency response across the state. This is an intermittent, temporary position. The final candidate selected for this position will not be permitted to exceed 1,000 hours worked per fiscal year. The role will be responsible for operating ORRC equipment—including the Mobile Health Unit (RV), heavy duty pickup trucks, Mobile Cooling Trailers, Mobile Oxygen Trailers, and WhisperWatt Trailers—for transport to and from entities and scheduled events. The ORRC Warehouse is located in Southeast Columbus, parking at this location is free.

Requirements

• Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading & speaking common English vocabulary.
• 3 months training or 3 months experience in operation of motorized equipment (e.g., dump truck, pickup truck, wrecker snow plow, forklift, front-end loader, chainsaws).
• Valid commercial driver's license.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
• Job Skills: Equipment Operations
• Technical Skills: CDL, Warehousing, Machinery Operation
• Professional Skills: Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Organizing and Planning
• All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.
• Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications.
• Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above.
• The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.
• All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments.
• The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis).
• This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Nice To Haves

• An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

Responsibilities

• Drives Mobile Health Unit (MHU) (i.e., 35 foot Recreational Vehicle [RV]) to entities (e.g., city/county health departments) for scheduled events.
• Inspects property upon arrival/departure and reviews accompanying paperwork for accuracy.
• Completes initial setup of MHU (e.g., sets up chairs, tables).
• Completes safety inspection/walk around (e.g., assures all bins are closed, cords, hoses are disconnected, awning is stowed away correctly, stairs are pulled up and all the lights are working correctly).
• Educates entity in operation of MHU lift and answers questions or troubleshoots equipment being used.
• Assists entity in breakdown after event (e.g., puts away equipment correctly for travel).
• Keeps proper record keeping of MHU (e.g., driver log, signatures on delivery paperwork).
• Coordinates general labor, maintenance and/or other related functions.
• Fuels the MHU prior to returning vehicle to ORRC.
• Performs minor repairs (e.g., secures cabin blinds so MHU is drivable).
• Coordinates emergency repairs with ORRC staff (e.g., flat tire).
• Reports any safety or mechanical issues to ORRC staff.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED