Equipment Operator II (Vacancy)

Definition City of Columbus- Columbus Water & Power Division of Water Reclamation Equipment Operator II This position is responsible for operating various equipment related to the repair and maintenance of the collection system. In this role, you will operate equipment to excavate, remove and replace materials. This will include street and roadway material as well as earth, stone, and large rocks. Perform minor preventative maintenance on equipment used and perform and record equipment checks and pre-trip reports. Perform related duties as required. The Equipment Operator will be operating cranes, backhoes, front-end loaders, hydro-excavators or related equipment, driving dump trucks and hauling dirt, performing minor preventive maintenance on equipment, and preparing equipment and vehicle logs. General knowledge of the mechanical operations of powered construction and maintenance equipment is a plus. To be considered for this position, candidates must possess a valid Class A motor vehicle operator's license allowing the operation of vehicles with air brakes. Some positions may also require the following endorsement(s): Hazardous Materials (H), Tanker (N), and tank vehicles transporting hazardous materials (X). Location: 1250 Fairwood Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43206 Scheduled shift: 7:00 am-3:30 pm Monday-Friday. Salary range: $31.51-$40.01 per hour. If you are interested, please submit an application to the Civil Service Commission by applying online at You may also apply by emailing your resume and cover letter to . Pre-employment drug screening and BCI& I background check are required if selected. City of Columbus is an equal opportunity employer. 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-V3 Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular) Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact: Madelyn Pine Columbus Water & Power Division of Water Reclamation 37 W. Broad St. Columbus, Ohio 43215 P: (614) 645-6621 E: The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Created: 2026-04-02