Service Worker

City of Springfield, Ohio•Springfield, OH

About The Position

The City of Springfield is accepting applications for a classified Service Worker position. The role performs manual labor while operating hand tools, vehicles, tractors, and other motorized equipment. Specific duties may vary depending on the assigned City division. Work includes street and utility maintenance and construction, water and sewer service work, vehicle and equipment operation, and related maintenance. Candidates must pass a written civil service examination and, before appointment, meet the required physical, respiratory, drug and alcohol testing, and confined-space demonstration requirements; testing varies by division.

Requirements

Possess a diploma or equivalent.
Have mechanical aptitude and be in good physical condition.
Possess, or be able to obtain within 180 calendar days of hire, an Ohio Commercial Driver's License Class A with tanker and air brake endorsements; City assistance is available if needed.
Pass a pre-employment physical and respiratory examination, including drug and alcohol testing, and complete a confined-space demonstration before appointment; testing varies by division.
Obtain and maintain a valid Ohio driver's license and meet and maintain insurability under the City's insurance plan.
Know operating hazards and necessary safety precautions for street and utility maintenance activities.
Know motor vehicle laws relating to vehicle operation.
Safely operate trucks, tractors, and other equipment in varied traffic conditions.
Make minor repairs and adjustments to vehicles.
Understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Perform unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks as required by the position.
Work in confined areas, including valve and meter pits, vaults, sewers, septic tanks, lift stations, manholes, catch basins, trenches, wet wells, tunnels, and digesters.
Wear and operate life-safety devices such as air packs, face masks, safety belts, and harnesses.
Ascend and descend vertical ladders.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and the general public.
Take and pass the written civil service examination with a score of at least 70%.

Responsibilities

Operate vehicles to haul construction or maintenance equipment and materials, debris, and water, and to spread gravel.
Operate dump trucks to plow snow or spread salt or sand, using cab-mounted controls for the blade and spreaders.
Operate pothole patching machines and street flushers.
Perform preventive maintenance on assigned vehicles, including checking fluid levels and inspecting equipment for damage or needed repairs, and report malfunctions or damage to a supervisor.
Perform physically demanding street and utility maintenance and construction tasks.
Assist with installation, repair, and maintenance of water mains, lines, and residential services, including tapping into or repairing water lines and mains.
Drive and stock a service truck and operate a variety of hand and power tools.
Assist with cleaning, repairing, and maintaining sewer lines; help set up and operate sewer and related vehicles and equipment.
Perform manual work such as cleaning manholes, catch basins, culverts, ditches, and drains.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.