Utility Operator 3- Canton, Ohio

Salary Range: $20.48-$27.66 ($10-$20/hour in benefits)
Rate of Pay at Each Step

1. $20.48
2. $21.57
3. $24.35
4. $25.94
5. $27.66

General statement of duties:
Operates trucks and other light-heavy mechanical construction equipment. Performs manual labor as necessary; and all work as designated by a supervisor.

Distinguishing features of the class:
Can operate all vehicles and equipment as specified for a Utility Operator 2/Semiskilled Laborer plus: roller sweeper tandem flusher and loader.

Examples of work:
Drives trucks for all variety of construction clean up and other City maintenance operations; handles and moves materials for storage maintenance or construction. Is involved in the installation maintenance and repair of city facilities and infrastructure. Any duties of a Utility Operator 2/Semiskilled Laborer. May direct a crew to which they are assigned unless a supervisor is present. Other related duties not listed but consistent with and similar in nature to the above examples may also be required.
Required knowledge skills and abilities:
A knowledge of all types of public works construction maintenance and repair work. A full knowledge of the city streets is necessary. Ability to follow oral and written instructions; must be in good physical condition and maintain a good attendance record; must be able to deal tactfully with the public when the need arises; must be able to drive a truck and operate various light to heavy equipment; ability to make minor repairs and adjustments when needed. Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License with the Tank Endorsement at all times.

Acceptable experience and training:
Training within the City or experience with a private contractor or other combination of knowledge training and experience which provides the necessary skills is acceptable. Must be a thoroughly experienced truck driver with a good background in construction equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANS
As provided in ORC 124.23C any person who has completed service in the uniformed services who have been honorably discharged from the uniformed services or transferred to the reserve with evidence of satisfactory service and who is an Ohio resident and any member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States including the Ohio National Guard who has completed more than 180 days of active duty service pursuant to an executive order of the President of the United States or an act of Congress of the United States may file with the director a certificate of service or honorable discharge (DD-214 Long version) and upon this filing the person shall receive an additional credit of twenty percent (20%) of the persons total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.

A member in good standing of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States including the Ohio National Guard who successfully completes the members initial entry-level training shall receive a credit of fifteen percent (15%) of the persons total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other
Class A CDL with Tanker Endoresment

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
This is anopenexamination. To be eligible under this position all applicants must be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D.must possess a valid commercial drivers license Class A with Tank Endorsementmust be a U.S. Citizen or have a permanent resident card and be at least 18 years of age.

Acceptable experience and training:
Training within the City or experience with a private contractor or other combination of knowledge training and experience which provides the necessary skills is acceptable. Must be a thoroughly experienced truck driver with a good background in construction equipment.