What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator 1 - Intermittent (20098745) position at Ohio Department of Health?
What You'll Do
The Ohio Readiness Response Center (ORRC) Warehouse is responsible for operational readiness, safeguarding critical public health assets, and enabling effective emergency response across the state. We are currently seeking a part-time temporary Equipment Operator 1 to join our team. This role will be responsible for operating ORRC equipment—including the Mobile Health Unit (RV), heavy duty pickup trucks, Mobile Cooling Trailers, Mobile Oxygen Trailers, and WhisperWatt Trailers—for transport to and from entities and scheduled events. Duties include:
Unusual Working Conditions
May be required to work irregular hours including overnight travel. Works outside in all weather conditions.
Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading & speaking common English vocabulary; AND 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in operation of motorized equipment (e.g., dump truck, pickup truck, wrecker snow plow, forklift, front-end loader, chainsaws); AND valid commercial driver's license.
Technical Skills: CDL, Warehousing, Machinery Operation
Professional Skills: Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Organizing and Planning
Agency Contact Name and Information
Kristi W. will contact individuals selected for an interview.
Unposting Date
Jun 4, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Health Department Building
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$20.85
Schedule
Part-time
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Technical Skills
CDL, Machinery Operation, Warehousing
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving
Agency Overview
Equipment Operator 1
About Us
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.
This is an intermittent, temporary position. The final candidate selected for this position will not be permitted to exceed 1,000 hours worked per fiscal year.
The Ohio Readiness Response Center (ORRC) Warehouse is responsible for operational readiness, safeguarding critical public health assets, and enabling effective emergency response across the state. We are currently seeking a part-time temporary Equipment Operator 1 to join our team. This role will be responsible for operating ORRC equipment—including the Mobile Health Unit (RV), heavy duty pickup trucks, Mobile Cooling Trailers, Mobile Oxygen Trailers, and WhisperWatt Trailers—for transport to and from entities and scheduled events. Duties include:
- Drives Mobile Health Unit (MHU) (i.e., 35 foot Recreational Vehicle [RV]) to entities (e.g., city/county health departments) for scheduled events.
- Inspects property upon arrival/departure and reviews accompanying paperwork for accuracy.
- Completes initial setup of MHU (e.g., sets up chairs, tables).
- Completes safety inspection/walk around (e.g., assures all bins are closed, cords, hoses are disconnected, awning is stowed away correctly, stairs are pulled up and all the lights are working correctly).
- Educates entity in operation of MHU lift and answers questions or troubleshoots equipment being used.
- Assists entity in breakdown after event (e.g., puts away equipment correctly for travel).
- keeps proper record keeping of MHU (e.g., driver log, signatures on delivery paperwork).
- Coordinates general labor, maintenance and/or other related functions.
- Fuels the MHU prior to returning vehicle to ORRC.
- Performs minor repairs (e.g., secures cabin blinds so MHU is drivable).
- Coordinates emergency repairs with ORRC staff (e.g., flat tire).
- Reports any safety or mechanical issues to ORRC staff.
Unusual Working Conditions
May be required to work irregular hours including overnight travel. Works outside in all weather conditions.
Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading & speaking common English vocabulary; AND 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in operation of motorized equipment (e.g., dump truck, pickup truck, wrecker snow plow, forklift, front-end loader, chainsaws); AND valid commercial driver's license.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Technical Skills: CDL, Warehousing, Machinery Operation
Professional Skills: Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Organizing and Planning
Agency Contact Name and Information
Kristi W. will contact individuals selected for an interview.
Unposting Date
Jun 4, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Health Department Building
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$20.85
Schedule
Part-time
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Technical Skills
CDL, Machinery Operation, Warehousing
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving
Agency Overview
Equipment Operator 1
About Us
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.
This is an intermittent, temporary position. The final candidate selected for this position will not be permitted to exceed 1,000 hours worked per fiscal year.
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