Automotive Equipment Operator I - Street Mtce - Admin

About the role

This work involves the safe and efficient operation of light single axle trucks, farm-type tractors and related automotive and construction equipment. In addition to equipment operation, incumbents are required to perform manual labor.

Responsibilities

• Operates various types of single-axle trucks and related equipment
• Inspects fluid levels, cleans, and performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment operated
• Completes and submits reports of work completed
• Removes snow, spreads salt, sand, and anti-icing material and may also be required to install tire chains and snow plow blades on trucks
• Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification

Requirements

• Knowledge of minor maintenance needed to repair and maintain assigned equipment
• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation
• Ability to operate various types of single axle trucks, related construction equipment, and basic hand tools in the performance of assigned duties
• Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Ability to compile reports of work completed
• Ability to learn the geography of the city
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general public

Qualifications

• High school graduation or its equivalent preferred
• One (1) year of experience in the operation and routine maintenance of trucks or construction equipment of the type assigned to this classification

Special Qualifications

• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license at time of application
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “B” or Class “A commercial driver’s license with “N” endorsement by the end of the probationary period
• Must possess and maintain a 2nd Grade Hoisting and Portable Engineer's Certificate (or higher) and a flagger certification by the end of the probationary period
• If assigned to Park Maintenance, Forestry, or Impound Lot divisions, must possess a forklift operator’s certificate by the end of the probationary period

Benefits

• Forty-hour work week
• Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; eighteen days sick; and fourteen holidays
• Employee’s group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family
• Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more

Pay

Pay Range: $23.15 with step increases to $30.42 hourly

Schedule

Forty-hour work week

Who Can Apply

Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

Contact Points

City of Omaha Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183
Phone: (402) 444-5300
Fax: (402) 444-5314
Email: employment@cityofomaha.org