Automotive Equipment Operator III

Posting Type: Open Competitive Work Type: Full-Time Nature of Work: This work involves the safe and efficient operation of the heaviest and most complex City construction and maintenance equipment and involves providing work direction to a small crew of workers. Supervision is received from an assigned supervisor who assigns and inspects work upon completion. Education and Experience: The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience. High school diploma or its equivalent preferred AND Five (5) years of experience in the operation of automotive equipment of the type assigned to this classification OR Four (4) years as an Automotive Equipment Operator II. Special Qualifications: Must possess and maintain a valid Class "A" commercial drivers license with "N" endorsement and air brake certification at the time of application. Must possess a 2nd Grade Hoisting and Portable Engineers Certificate by the end of the probationary period. Pay Range: $24.25 with step increases to $35.22 Hourly 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. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information. Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting. How to Apply: Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule. Examination Information: Familiarization is scheduled for April 7, 2026, with the performance test scheduled for April 8, 2026. Specific details related to familiarization and test times will be sent to the candidate once an application has been reviewed and accepted by a recruiter. The final score consists of a passing standard score of 50. Veteran Points: To claim five (5) points for veteran's preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months. This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by April 8, 2026. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of minor maintenance needed to repair and maintain assigned equipmentKnowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operationsKnowledge of the geography of the CityAbility to operate various types of heavy automotive equipment, related construction equipment, and basic hand tools in the performance of assigned dutiesAbility to complete reports of work completedAbility to understand oral and written instructionsAbility to understand sketches and area mapsAbility to load and transport truck excavating equipmentAbility to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelinesAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general publicAbility to climb, reach, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, stand, walk, push, and pull objects 51 to 75% of the timeAbility to move and transport objects (such as pieces of concrete and asphalt, tools and equipment, snow plow blades and debris) weighing up to one hundred (100) pounds up to 33% of the time, objects up to fifty (50) pounds 34 to 66% of the time, and objects up to twenty (20) pounds 67 to 100% of the time Essential Functions: Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Operates heavy, complex equipment assigned to this class in the performance of maintenance and construction projectsTransports heavy equipment to and from job sitesBreaks up and removes concrete from streets, ditches, and culvertsCuts ditches and trenchesLoads earth, debris, sand, and salt for disposal at another siteGrades land, slopes banks, and digs trenchesPushes dirt, demolishes buildings, and removes unneeded treesCompletes and submits reports of work completedInspects fluid levels, cleans, and performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment operatedRemoves snow and ice from streets and spreads salt and sandMaintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisorPerforms other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classificationThe following are specific to the designated division: Park Maintenance: Cleans the marina, dike, golf and park lagoons, dam sites, and ditchesHauls in and spreads rip rap and fills in with dirtPerforms work on various construction and demolition projects including excavation and backfilling for plumbing, concrete tear out and road grading, and heavy crane workClamshells dirt and cleans ditchesStreet Maintenance: Blades asphalt from streets and parking lotsHauls in and spreads rip rap and fills in with dirtClamshells dirt and cleans ditchesPrepares, lays, and finishes asphalt and concrete projectsInstalls and picks up snow fencesSewer Maintenance: Operates and maintains track excavating equipmentRepairs and replaces pipe or sewer structuresForms and sets grades for concrete flatwork and structure replacementPours and finishes concrete flatworkPours and finishes new concrete inlets and manhole covers Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent residence, or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct pre-employment inquiries or evaluations on candidates for employment as it determines are appropriate for the particular position. Pre-employment inquiries may include, without limitation: verification of employment history and educational attainment; review of driving, credit, and criminal convictions; hearing, drug, functional capacity, psychological, vision, and medical tests; and/or any other relevant background information deemed appropriate to determine the suitability of the applicant for the position. Failure to provide the information requested in the application and hiring process in a truthful, timely, accurate, and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of a conditional offer of employment, or termination. Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing . For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org Contact Points: City of Omaha Human Resources Department 1819 Farnam St, Suite 506 Omaha, NE 68183 Phone: (402) 444-5300 Fax: (402) 444-5314 Website: hr.cityofomaha.org Email:

Created: 2026-04-03