Equipment Operator 3 (4629-50) at Hamilton County, Ohio

Equipment Operator 3 (4629-50)Multiple vacanciesDeadline to Apply:December 22 2025Work Location:Various County LocationsWork Hours:80 Hours Bi-WeeklyStarting Salary:$22.58- $29.93 per hourThe Office of the County Engineer provides a variety of important services to the traveling public. These are largely funded by the purchase of license plates and by gasoline taxes. There are 423 bridges and over 500 miles of public right of way - all the responsibility of the County Engineer. These responsibilities include design construction inspection maintenance and study which result in safety improvements or regulations in compliance with State law.Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Package and Generous Paid Time Off:11 Paid Holidays Immediately Begin Accruing Paid Vacation and Sick Time and Earned Personal Days.Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option. Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical HRA Dental Vision Employer-Paid Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility Free On-Site Parking Wellness Incentives Employee Assistance Program access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources and More!GENERAL DESCRIPTION:Under general supervision Equipment Operator 3 operates medium to heavy equipment on highway maintenance projects and performs various manual and semiskilled labor functions.QUALIFICATIONS: An example of acceptable qualifications:Associates degree from an accredited college university or technical training institute with major course work in construction management construction technology or related field or completion of vocational training in heavy equipment operation or related field and two (2) years work experience in the operation of medium to heavy highway maintenance equipment; or any equivalent combination of education experience and training which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:Must possess a valid state of residency drivers license. Must remain insurable under the Countys vehicle insurance policy. Must have or be able to obtain during the probationary period a valid Class A - Commercial Drivers License issued by the state of residency.EQUIPMENT OPERATED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive:Cell phones and/or two-way radios; computer copier fax telephone scanner and other standard modern/business office equipment; motor vehicles flail mower long-arm tractor Mower- max front and rear loading trucks pavement marking trucks side-loading trucks tractor-trailer trucks dump trucks skid steer front end loader backhoe bulldozers asphalt paver street sweeper Jet/Vac truck generators air compressors shoring equipment concrete mixer snow plow fork lift and other light and heavy motorized vehicles and equipment; power drills grinders and sanders jack hammer; gas welding or brazing or cutting apparatus Tungsten inert gas welding machine or other welding torches; weed eater mower pumps paint sprayer chain saw circular saw shovels rakes pliers wrenches hammers screwdrivers chisels and other miscellaneous power and hand tools.INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS:Employee ascends and/or descends ladders stairs or scaffolds; works in an area in which the means of egress is or can be obstructed; has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g. toner correction fluid etc.); is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes odors dusts mists gases and/or poorly ventilated work areas; is exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases chemicals flammables air contaminants hazardous waste unclean or unsanitary conditions electrical shock; exposed to possibly injury as a result of working with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines; works in or around crowds; has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons or vicious animals or life threatening situations; has exposure to fire hot cold wet humid or windy weather conditions; exposure to hazardous driving conditions; works second or third shift; exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently; occasionally lifts objects 50 pounds or less; occasionally carries objects 50 pounds or less; occasionally pushes objects 50 pounds or less; occasionally pulls objects 50 pounds or less.Note: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings this is considered medium work.In cases of emergency unpredictable situations and/or department needs may be required to lift push pull and/or carry objects heavier than D.O.L. strength ratings recommend.JOB DESCRIPTION:Operates medium to heavy equipment on highway maintenance repair and construction projects (e.g. pavement marking equipment Drott bulldozer black topper and loader grader backhoe Gradeall operates flail mower long-arm tractor Mower-max etc.);installs culverts and pipes;Grades ditches;Cuts and grades banks berm and road beds;Determines proper work methods and procedures within defined work guidelines; observes safety standards and procedures;Performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment operated (e.g. checks fluid levels belts lights brakes etc.);Instructs directs trains and guides in proper methods and procedures for work projects;Sets up work zones and safety areas as required;Flags ongoing traffic at construction sites;Operates dump truck to haul crew fuel equipment and road materials to and from project sites (e.g. stone dirt hot mix cold mix sand cinders etc.);Plows snow and spreads salt and cinders;Records gas oil mileage and hours and loads hauled on dump truck;Operates front end loader to load dump truck long arm mowers and other equipment as directed;Performs various manual and semiskilled labor functions (e.g. applies tar stone gravel and blacktop to road surfaces;Erects guardrails fences and signs etc.)Attends meetings and serves on committees as directed; attends training and seminars as directedMeets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance; due to the nature of the job when scheduled for on-call assignment the Equipment Operator 3 must be available to return to work after normal work hours or on weekends and/or holidays when called to do so.Performs other duties as assigned.MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS: (developed after employment)Knowledge of:County and departmental goals and objectives;County and departmental policies and procedures;Two-way radio operation;Road construction maintenance and repair; proper lifting techniques;Snow and ice removal;English grammar and spelling; data entry;Office practices and procedures;Skill in:Typing; data entry; word processing; computer operation; computer programs (e.g. Microsoft Office);Use and operation of medium and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment;Use of bench and hand tools; snowplow operations;Ability to:Recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action;Carry out instructions in written oral or picture form; copy records precisely without error; complete routine forms;Communicate effectively; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications;Develop and maintain effective working relationships;Perform heavy manual labor; travel to and gain access to worksite. Key Skills Mechanic Experience,Crane,caterpillar,Construction Experience,Heavy Equipment Operation,Water Truck Experience,Commercial Driving,Paving,Dozer,Equipment Repair,Excavator,Front Loader Truck Employment Type : Hourly Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 22 - 29