What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Worker II position at City of Springfield, Ohio?
The Service Worker II is responsible for the skilled and safe operation of rollers, front-end loaders, backhoes, street sweepers, and similar equipment within the various divisions of the City's Service department.
- Performs physically demanding tasks related to street and utility work.
- Operates a variety of equipment, including backhoes and front-end loaders for street or utility reconstruction and alley maintenance projects, vibratory pavement rollers to compact asphalt, vaccum and mechanical street sweepers for cleaning streets, tandem axle trucks (with or without trailers), and, when necessary, street graders or pavers; tasks often involve working in tight quarters near utility lines alongside crew members
- Performs preventive maintenance on assigned vehicle, including checking fluid levels and inspecting vehicle for damage or needed repairs;
- Performs all other job related duties, as assigned
Applicants must possess high school education or equivalent and experience in the skilled, safe, and efficient operation of trucks, tractors, and related heavy motor equipment in all types of weather conditions; and for the performance of maintenance or construction tasks.
- Possession of a valid Ohio Driver's License and must meet and maintain insurability under the City’s insurance plan.
- Possession or the ability to obtain a Class "A" CDL with tanker and air brake endorsements (180 days given to obtain if necessary, employer assisted).
- Knowledge of the operational and minor maintenance characteristics of the assigned vehicles.
- Knowledge of the operating hazards and necessary safety precautions for street and utility maintenance activities.
- Ability to safely operate assigned vehicles in a variety of traffic and weather conditions and to develop proficiency in equipment and vehicle operations.
- Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and learn new equipment operation within a reasonable time.
- Ability to work in confined spaces such as valve and meter pits and vaults, sewers, septic tanks, lift stations, manholes, trenches, wet wells, tunnels, and digestors.
- Ability to work in adverse environmental conditions such as mud, water, and wastewater.
- Ability to ascend and descend vertical ladders.
- Ability to perform hard physical labor for extended periods of time under all kinds of weather conditions.
- Ability to be called out at times other than regular working hours to respond to emergency conditions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, coworkers, and the general public.
Please note: This is a classified position, candidates will be required to take and pass a written civil service exam (70%).
Testing dates and times will be sent to applicants after applying.
Please continue to monitor your email and/or Government Jobs account for details and directions on scheduling.
Current City employees requesting a lateral transfer must email Lindsay McKenna to make this request.
Please email lmckenna@springfieldohio.gov with your request by the end of the application period.
Salary : $24 - $30