Maintenance Equipment Operator - Street/StormWater Dept

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

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Assistant Street Superintendent and the Storm Water Assistant Superintendent, this position is responsible for performing duties in both the Street Department and the Storm Water Department. This is a bargaining unit position with the United SteelWorkers Union. The role involves a wide variety of tasks including maintenance, repair, operation of equipment, and participation in essential city services.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED or equivalent
Two (2) to three (3) years previous experience or 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 one within one year of employment

Nice To Haves

Basic computer operation
Basic electricity
Basic operation of mowing equipment

Responsibilities

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
Works with the Assistant Superintendent to complete the daily tasks
Makes repairs to storm inlets, manholes, tiles, and detention basins
Jet clogged tiles
Undertakes weed control
Cuts and/or removes fallen trees from various creeks
Operates construction and maintenance equipment (e.g. pick-up trucks of various sizes, steer skid loader, riding mowers, weed eaters, chain saws)
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
Participates in EPA mandated storm water inspections and training
Fabricates, installs, repairs, and removes traffic control signs/street name signs, and other types of signs as requested by other city departments
Troubleshoots and makes minor repairs to traffic light system
Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties
Participates in staff development activities and services review procedures
Attends staff meetings and supervisory conferences
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