Equipment Operator II (Vacancies)
Salary
$31.51 - $40.01 Hourly
Location
Varies by position
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-3421-V4
Department
60 Columbus Water & Power
Division
Division of Water
Opening Date
06/10/2026
Closing Date
6/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Definition
Under general supervision, is responsible for the operation of a variety of heavy, or highly complex, motorized equipment involving difficult problems of operation and/or great consequence of error; performs related duties as required.
Examples of Work
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)
Operates asphalt paver to distribute and disperse pavement;
Operates graders to grade berm, scrape and reshape alleys, and to drag patch asphalt;
Operates street sweepers;
Operates semi tractor-trailer trucks and sludge-hauling trucks;
Operates mixing and screening equipment used in composting wastewater treatment residuals;
Operates front-end loaders;
Operates heavy tow trucks with mounted power wrecker booms and heavy boom/hoist trucks;
Operates commercial vehicle with trailer;
Operates and/or drives other equipment as assigned;
Drives commercial motor vehicles that require a Commercial Driver's License;
Performs minor preventative maintenance on equipment/vehicles;
Checks equipment for proper levels and amounts of various fluids and other critical materials such as crankcase oil, water, air in tires, and brake fluids before and after use;
Prepares operator's daily vehicle report noting conditions of various operating systems and levels and amounts of important fluids or other materials;
Cleans vehicles and equipment after use;
Acts as a lead worker at assigned work site(s);
Assists with snow and ice removal on an as-needed basis.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience operating a commercial motor vehicle or other heavy construction equipment.
Possession of a valid Class A commercial motor vehicle operator's license allowing the operation of vehicles with air brakes. Some positions may require the following endorsement(s): Hazardous Materials (H), Tanker (N), and tank vehicles transporting hazardous materials (X).
Test/Job Contact Information
Recruitment #: 26-3421-V4
Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)
Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Elizabeth Hopkins
Columbus Water & Power
Division of Water
37 W. Broad St.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
P: (614) 645-8515
E: elahopkins@columbus.gov
The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the Citys Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:
Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the Citys human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.
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Employer City of Columbus
Address 77 N. Front Street, Suite 330
Columbus, Ohio, 43215
Phone (614) 645-8301