Maintenance Equipment Operator

City of Reynoldsburg•Street Dept - 7806 E. Main St. Reynoldsburg, OH

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Assistant Street Superintendent, this position is responsible for fabricating, installing, repairing, and removing traffic control signs, street name signs, and other types of signs as requested by other city departments. This position is a bargaining unit position with the United SteelWorkers Union.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED or equivalent
Two (2) to three (3) years previous experience and training in use of power and/or hand tools
Valid Ohio Class A Commercial Driver’s license, with air brakes and tanker endorsements or must obtain within one (1) year of employment and maintain it
Knowledge of general construction, maintenance, and repair of streets
Knowledge of snow and ice removal
Knowledge of basic computer operation
Knowledge of basic electricity
Knowledge of basic operation of mowing equipment
Skill in using various hand tools (e.g., screwdriver, hammer, ratchet, pliers)
Skill in using power tools (e.g., air compressor, electric drill)
Skill in use of mowing equipment
Skill in operation of motor vehicles
Ability to perform heavy manual labor
Ability to carry out simple instructions (in written, oral, or picture form)
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers
Ability to read, copy, and record figures accurately
Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action
Ability to cooperate with co-workers on group projects

Responsibilities

Fabricates, installs, repairs, and removes traffic control signs/street name signs, and other types of signs as requested by other city departments
Performs on-site inspections (e.g., sidewalk form work & final, driveway approach form work & final) on commercial & residential properties to ensure compliance with approved plans & all applicable codes & ordinances
Receive & investigate complaints from homeowners, contractors & city officials during & after construction
Answer inquiries regarding city standard drawings, construction methods, practices & procedures for sidewalks, approaches & wheelchair ramps
Operate motor vehicle to travel to inspection sites
Utilize field equipment (e.g, tape measure, smart level, digital camera)
Prepares & maintains various work related documents (e.g., maintains daily inspection log, prepares correspondence, enters inspection results into database)
Maintains sidewalk & driveway approach replacement project manuals & related correspondence
Forward any changes to work needing completed by homeowners to city engineer for change to project sheets
Works closely with building department staff to verify that permits have been issued for all projects
Mows right-of-ways, cemeteries, and vacant lots using riding mowers, push mowers, and weed eaters
Participates in the snow removal operations using front-end loader and single axle dump truck
Works overtime as required to continue essential City services
Performs a wide variety of work as required by the city administration (e.g., cuts and/or trims trees, decorates municipal complex for Christmas, puts up/removes flags for holidays)
Picks up dead animals
Picks up and/or sweeps up trash/debris
Lays gravel in berms along unpaved streets
Fills pot holes with cold patch
Washes vehicles/equipment
Troubleshoot & makes minor repairs to traffic light system
Remains informed of current developments & procedures
Attends staff meetings
Maintains required licenses and/or certificates
Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance
Performs other related duties as assigned