Utility Operator 3

Employment with the City of Canton comes with a full array of benefits.  We offer comprehensive health insurance, a retirement plan, paid vacations, paid holidays and sick time.

This is an open examination.  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 driver's license Class A with Tank Endorsement, and must be a U.S. Citizen or have a permanent resident card.

Salary Range:  $18.77 - $25.47

Applicants must apply at governmentjobs.com.  Applicants must submit a copy of the valid commercial driver's license and any other pertinent documentation along with their application.

This application will be used to fill openings in various departments in the City of Canton (e.g. Water, Collections, Park etc.).   IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO APPLY WITH THE STREET DEPARTMENT YOU MUST APPLY UNDER THAT JOB POSTING.  YOU MAY APPLY FOR BOTH POSITIONS.

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/Semi Skilled 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/Semi Skilled Laborer.  May direct a crew to which he is 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 Driver's 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.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:  In addition to meeting the general requirements, the applicant must have experience with a public or private construction firm.  Applicants must have experience operating various vehicles (i.e. one, five- and ten-ton truck, dump truck, fork lift, tractor loader and roller).  Must also have experience operating various construction equipment.SUBSEQUENT TO THE FILING OF THE APPLICATION, THE CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE LOCATION, DATE, AND TIME OF THE EXAMINATION.

A written examination will be administered covering the following areas:   Safety, Mathematics, Mechanical, Comprehension, General Labor Knowledge, Public Relations and other related areas.   A 70% passing point will be used.  

• DISCLAIMER*

All applicants should receive an email from noreply@governmentjobs.com confirming that their application was received.   If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Civil Service at jobs@cantonohio.gov to confirm that your application went through.

RATING

Your name will be placed on a list of eligible candidates upon receiving a passing score. Once the list has been established, your name will remain on the list for a period of one (1) year.

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 person's 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 member's initial entry-level training shall receive a credit of fifteen percent (15%) of the person's total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.

NOTICE OF DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT

Pursuant to Civil Service Rules applicants are hereby advised that the position of employment being examined for is subject to a drug test. Accordingly, eligibility is not considered final until drug testing has been successfully completed with a negative result.

NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Be advised that candidates may be subjected to a confidential background investigation, including, but not limited to, a criminal record check and driving record check.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it, in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non-merit factor.

At the City of Canton, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.