Equipment Operator II

City of Dayton • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

The Equipment Operator II operates and maintains a variety of tools and equipment, including dump trucks, basic trucks, single-chassis automotive equipment, waste collection packers, utility tractors and trucks with attachments, mowing units, self-loading and vacuum trucks, street flushers, and heavy trucks used for winter deicing and snow removal. The position also assists with construction, repair, remodeling, and maintenance of grounds, buildings, athletic fields, courts, parks, and other facilities.

The role uses equipment and tools such as air compressors, concrete saws, pumps, flushers, sewer rodding machines, air hammers, sand spreaders, and other pneumatic and hand tools. Routine maintenance and cleaning duties include checking oil and fluid levels and tire pressure, lubricating equipment, sharpening mower blades, and replacing simple parts.

Candidates must meet the applicable education, experience, and licensing requirements. Final appointment is contingent on passing a job-related medical examination and drug screening, providing documentary evidence of employment authorization and identity, and passing the applicable background investigation. Applicants offered employment must also pass nicotine screening; newly hired employees must remain tobacco- and nicotine-free as a condition of continued employment. Examination details will be emailed to certified candidates, and examination dates and times may change.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of a G.E.D.
• At least one year of experience operating and routinely maintaining moderately heavy equipment or heavy trucks.
• Possess and maintain a valid Ohio Class A Commercial Driver's License (C.D.L.) at appointment, including qualification to operate a vehicle with air brakes and any other endorsements required by the State of Ohio. Out-of-state residents must have an equivalent license from their state of residence.
• Pass a job-related medical examination, drug screening, and applicable background investigation; provide documentary evidence of employment authorization and identity.
• Applicants offered employment must pass nicotine screening; newly hired employees must remain tobacco- and nicotine-free as a condition of continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain dump trucks, basic trucks, single-chassis automotive equipment, waste collection packers, utility tractors and trucks with attachments, mowing units, self-loading and vacuum trucks, street flushers, and heavy trucks used for winter deicing and snow removal.
• Assist with construction, repair, remodeling, and maintenance of grounds, buildings, athletic fields, courts, parks, and other facilities.
• Operate air compressors, concrete saws, pumps, flushers, sewer rodding machines, air hammers, sand spreaders, and other pneumatic and hand tools.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of tools and equipment, including checking oil and fluid levels and tire pressure, lubricating equipment, sharpening mower blades, and replacing simple parts.

What This Job Offers

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