Equipment Operator 3 (4966-50)

Hamilton County, Ohio•Cincinnati, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Equipment Operator 3 operates medium to heavy equipment on highway maintenance, repair, and construction projects and performs manual and semiskilled labor. The position works at various county locations and includes operating equipment, maintaining roads, setting up safe work zones, and supporting crews. When assigned on-call, the employee must be available to return to work after normal hours or on weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited college, university, or technical training institute with major coursework in construction management, construction technology, or a related field; or vocational training in heavy equipment operation or a related field plus two years of experience operating medium to heavy highway-maintenance equipment; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Valid driver’s license from the state of residency.
Must remain insurable under the County’s vehicle insurance policy.
Must possess or obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License issued by the state of residency within 180 calendar days of appointment.
Knowledge of road construction, maintenance, repair, snow and ice removal, proper lifting techniques, two-way radio operation, and applicable county and departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to operate medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment, use bench and hand tools, and perform snowplow operations.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor, travel to and access worksites, communicate effectively, follow instructions, complete routine forms, and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

Operate medium to heavy equipment on highway maintenance, repair, and construction projects, including pavement marking equipment, bulldozers, loaders, graders, backhoes, and mowers.
Install culverts and pipes; grade ditches, banks, berms, and road beds.
Determine appropriate work methods and procedures within established guidelines and follow applicable safety standards.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on operated equipment, including checking fluids, belts, lights, and brakes.
Instruct, direct, train, and guide others in proper work methods and procedures.
Set up work zones and safety areas and flag traffic at construction sites.
Operate dump trucks to transport crews, fuel, equipment, and road materials to and from project sites.
Plow snow and spread salt and cinders.
Record fuel, oil, mileage, hours, and loads hauled on dump trucks.
Operate front-end loaders to load dump trucks, long-arm mowers, and other equipment as directed.
Perform manual and semiskilled labor, including applying road-surface materials and erecting guardrails, fences, and signs.
Attend meetings, serve on committees, and attend training and seminars as directed.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and respond to on-call assignments when scheduled.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

11 paid holidays.
Accrual of paid vacation and sick time and earned personal days.
Ohio Public Employee Retirement System, including a 14% employer contribution and a defined benefit option.
Medical, HRA, dental, and vision coverage.
Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability.
Tuition reimbursement.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
Free on-site parking.
Wellness incentives.
Employee Assistance Program.
Access to free medical and prescription services through Marathon Health.
Behavioral and mental health resources.