Internal Only - Equipment Operator II

City of Springfield • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

This internal-only posting establishes interest in the Equipment Operator II position for planning purposes. The role operates medium-weight equipment and vehicles on construction, repair, and maintenance projects involving public roads, sewers, grounds, parks, and other facilities. The eligibility list established through this recruitment will be used for this job classification for at least six months or until exhausted, unless extended. Applicants must have received a satisfactory rating on their most recent performance evaluation. Employees interested in future openings must apply and test now; eligible candidates may request to be withheld from consideration for specific vacancies.

The testing process has two phases. Phase I is a skills test requiring operation of a small backhoe and mini-excavator, as well as a loading exercise using designated equipment. Candidates must score at least 70 out of 100 on each test to pass. Phase II is an evaluation of each candidate who passes the skills test, which may be a past performance evaluation or an interview, as determined by Human Resources and department management. A passing score is required. The final eligibility-list score is weighted 70% for the skills test and 30% for the candidate evaluation.

Skills testing is tentatively scheduled for December 8 and 10, 2026, with individual times scheduled for qualified candidates after the posting closes. Testing is planned at the Public Works Kauffman Salt Dome Facility. Interviews will follow for qualified candidates. Dates and locations may change, and testing equipment may vary based on departmental needs and equipment availability. Candidates may contact Damon Wasson to coordinate additional practice time on similar equipment.

The City requires a valid Commercial Driver’s License that permits operation of at least a Class B vehicle with air brakes. Some assignments require additional endorsements, such as tanker, and/or a Class A license. Employment is contingent on proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States and pre-employment drug testing. Applicants must complete the City’s online application in full, including accurate and complete employment history; resumes alone are not accepted as the application, but may be submitted as supplemental documentation.

Requirements

• At least 18 months of experience operating equipment used in a variety of construction, maintenance, or repair projects.
• At least 12 months of experience operating equipment equivalent to the City’s Maintenance Worker classification, including dump trucks, rodder trucks, skid-steer loaders, flusher trucks, comparable trucks, and/or front-end loaders.
• Pass the applicable equipment operation skills test, scoring at least 70 out of 100 on each test.
• Pass the candidate evaluation to be eligible for the position.
• Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License permitting operation of at least a Class B vehicle with air brakes.
• Receive a satisfactory rating on the most recent performance evaluation.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.
• Complete the City of Springfield online application in its entirety, including complete and accurate employment history.
• Pass pre-employment drug testing.

Nice To Haves

• Tanker endorsement and/or a Class A license may be required for some assignments.
• Additional practice time on similar equipment may be coordinated with Damon Wasson.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium-weight equipment and vehicles for construction, repair, and maintenance projects on public roads, sewers, grounds, parks, and other facilities.
• Demonstrate skills operating a small backhoe and mini-excavator during the skills test.
• Complete a loading exercise using designated equipment during the skills test.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed