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Government Jobs lists this Maintenance Worker (Service) opportunity in columbus, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job TitleUnder general supervision or direction, is responsible for the careful and safe operation of a variety of heavy/light motorized equipment; responsible for the care and maintenance of city streets and sewers; responsible for the care and maintenance of public parks and city land and facilities; performs other related duties as required. This is a safety-sensitive positionEssential FunctionsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Operate snow plows, tractor mowers, dump trucks, salt spreader, pickup truck, front-end loader, paint machines, rodding machine, sanitation truck, backhoe, street sweeper, and road rollerHaul stone, dirt, asphalt, salt and other street materialsHelp load and unload trucksWhen not engaged in the operation of one of the vehicles listed above, may be required to dig ditches, do rough carpentry workRake asphaltCut brushRepair streets, curbs, catch basins, broken sewer and water linesOperate pumpsSeal cracks in concrete and asphaltInstall traffic control signsPour and finish concrete surfacesInstall sewer and water linesRepair electrical linesRepair motorsTrim and/or remove trees on City property and easementsRemove leaves from the City streetsMaintain parks and other public areasMaintain public buildingsCollect and deposit solid waste, yard waste, and recyclablesComplies with federal drug testing requirementsMaintains licenses and certifications as required, if anyDemonstrates regular and predictable attendanceMeets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functionsMay work irregular, on-call, and/or emergency hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidaysWeekend and evening schedule will be posted prior to each pay periodEmployee will be compensated for emergency hours with either flexing of schedule with the supervisor, or taking comp time or overtime payMay repair, clean, and perform general maintenance on equipment usedMay be required to prepare reports of work performed, payroll reports as required by the Director of Service, or other related office procedures as requiredProvide support to department/City-sponsored activities, including but not limited to: special events, workshops, training, special meetings, and exhibitionsEQUIPMENT USED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.Motor vehicleHeavy machinery, including but not limited to sanitation truck, dump truck, snow plow, Cushman, cherry-picker, tree shredder, lawn mower, chain saw, backhoe, rodding machine, paint machineVariety of power and hand toolsMay be required to be certified to use certain equipmentPersonal protective equipment, such as helmets, gloves, eye protection, high-visibility clothing, safety footwear, and safety harnessTwo-way radioPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:The essential functions of this position require the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objectsClimbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, and graspingVocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken wordHearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levelsVisual acuity is required for color perception, night vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activitiesThe worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and hazardsEducation & QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Possession of a high school diploma or equivalentSome experience in operating any one or more of the equipment listed in this specificationPossession of a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator's licensePossession of a valid State of Ohio Commercial Driver's (CDL) within six (6) months of hire dateQUALIFICATIONS: (* indicates developed after employment).Knowledge of:The operating principles of gasoline-powered, diesel-powered, and natural gas-powered vehicles and equipmentParts that comprise a gasoline and diesel motor and the ability to identify those partsThe particular problems involved in the operation of light/heavy equipment as distinguished from equipment operation/passenger-car operationBuilding, street, and grounds maintenance methods, tools, materials, and suppliesKnowledge of state and local motor vehicle lawsSkill in:Operating a variety of heavy/light motorized equipmentAbility to:Write and speak effectivelyMaintain records and prepare reportsPerform heavy physical labor for extended periodsWork outside during periods of inclement weatherDevelop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, and the general public
Worksite address
columbus, OH, 43212, US
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