Full-time Operator I (Landscape)

City of Beavercreek•Beavercreek, OH

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs semi-skilled work in the Public Service Division, maintaining streets, traffic systems, parks, cemeteries, buildings, vehicles, and other City properties in Beavercreek. Work is performed under the direction of the appropriate Section Leader and/or designee, with work assignments that may span other City divisions as needed. The primary work locations are the Municipal Maintenance Facility, City-owned facilities and grounds, and roadways within the City limits of Beavercreek. The Operator I operates and maintains a variety of vehicles, machinery, tools, and equipment; performs street, traffic, grounds, cemetery, and facility maintenance; and assists with storm cleanup and community events. The role includes setting up work zones and road closures, maintaining records and work orders, ordering materials, and directing part-time, seasonal, and volunteer personnel. Regular and predictable attendance is expected. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent supplemented by some experience in routine maintenance, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. The employee must meet Operator I core training requirements for the relevant division within the timeline specified by the City of Beavercreek Training and Reclassification Policy and Training Matrix. A valid Ohio driver license must be maintained, and a valid Ohio Class A Commercial Driver License with airbrake and tanker endorsements must be obtained within three months of hire. The position requires the ability to work varied shifts and other than normal working hours, pass required physical examinations and drug testing, and perform heavy manual labor in varied weather and working conditions, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by some experience in routine maintenance, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Meet Operator I core training requirements in the relevant division within the timeline specified by the City of Beavercreek Training and Reclassification Policy and Training Matrix.
Maintain a valid Ohio Driver License.
Obtain and maintain a valid Ohio Class A Commercial Driver License with airbrake and tanker endorsements within three months of hire.
General knowledge of the operation and maintenance of job-related vehicles, machinery, tools, and equipment.
General knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions for assigned duties.
Ability to drive a truck, with or without a trailer.
Ability to understand and communicate oral and written instructions; read basic instructions, material and equipment labels, and hazard and warning notices.
Ability to read and interpret maps; perform basic math; and complete basic reports and checklists.
Ability to work in confined spaces and establish a safe work zone.
Ability to work under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent, Section Leader, Operator III, and Operator II.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, other City employees, and the general public.
Ability to work other than normal working hours and various shifts as necessary.
Ability to pass required physical examinations and drug testing as required by the State of Ohio and/or City of Beavercreek.
Ability to grasp, lift, and maneuver hand tools, power tools, equipment, and materials of various weights and sizes safely and effectively.
Ability to lift objects, equipment, furniture, supplies, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds; climb, bend, balance, and traverse rough ground; and perform heavy manual labor for extended periods in varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Operate vehicles, machines, and equipment appropriate to assigned tasks.
Perform routine maintenance and repairs related to streets, traffic, parks, cemeteries, and facilities.
Perform street maintenance, drainage work, concrete work, snow plowing, utility locating, and maintenance of traffic signals, street lighting, traffic signs, and roadway markings and paint.
Perform grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, pruning, aerating, fertilizing, pest control, leaf removal, tree removal and cleanup, and maintenance of athletic fields and landscape beds.
Set up work zones and road closures.
Remove trash from roadways and other City-owned properties.
Assemble, install, and maintain playground equipment.
Clean and maintain City facilities and empty trash receptacles.
Maintain fencing and roofs as necessary.
Order materials and maintain related records, work orders, reports, and checklists.
Set up and tear down items for special events and community festivals.
Repair and maintain necessary tools and equipment.
Direct the activities of part-time, seasonal, and volunteer personnel.
Assist with storm cleanup and respond professionally to comments and complaints.
Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance and perform other assigned duties, including work in other City divisions.