Posting Type: Open Competitive
Work Type: Full-Time
Nature of Work: This work involves the safe and efficient operation of various types of tandem axle trucks, farm-type tractors and related automotive, construction, and maintenance equipment. Work involves performing assigned duties that require manipulative skill. In addition to equipment operation, incumbents are required to perform manual labor. Job assignments are given in detail or follow established routines and are reviewed by an assigned supervisor. Assignments will include lead worker duties.
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 Three (3) years of experience in the operation of automotive vehicles and equipment of the type assigned to this class, or two (2) years as an Automotive Equipment Operator I.
Special Qualifications: Must possess and maintain a valid Class “A” commercial driver’s license with “N” endorsement, air brake certification, some with the “O” restriction, depending on the equipment assigned, at the time of application. Must possess a 2nd Grade Hoisting and Portable Engineer’s Certificate at the time of hire. Depending on the division, must possess a forklift operator’s permit by the end of the probationary period.
Pay Range: $23.02 with step increases to $30.61/Hourly
Benefits: Forty-hour work week; twelve days of paid vacation per year for the first five years, sick leave, and twelve paid holidays. The City offers an employee group health insurance which includes major medical for individual or Family plan; Cash Pension Program, plus Social Security. See our website at www.cityofomaha.org (under the Employment section, Benefits link) 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. If you do not meet the requirements at the time of this posting, once you do meet the requirements you may apply when it is posted again.
Examination Information: The performance test and its preceding familiarization are tentatively scheduled for the week of September 11, 2023. The performance exam will consist of components that will be shared with qualified candidates at a later date. Candidates must pass all testing areas to be placed on the eligibility list.
Veteran Points: To claim five (5) points for veteran’s preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes 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 September 12, 2023.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Knowledge of minor maintenance needed to repair and maintain assigned equipment
* Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operations
* Knowledge of the geography of the City
* Ability to operate various types of tandem axle trucks, related construction equipment, and basic hand tools in the performance of assigned duties
* Ability to complete reports of work completed
* Ability to understand oral and written instructions
* Ability to understand sketches and area maps
* Ability to work in a confined space such as manhole and/or trench depending on the assigned division
* Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general public
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.)
* Operates various types of tandem axle and related equipment assigned to this class in the performance of maintenance, construction, and snow removal projects
* 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 on city streets
* 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
* Missouri River Wastewater Treatment Plant: Removes grit from grit pits in the plants and at lift stations. Moves sludge into a compost area and loads sludge onto trucks. Monitors, cleans, and maintains trash collection screens. Replaces grit and trash removal containers. Mixes, windrows, and turns compost, incorporating wood chips, grass clippings, and other organic materials with sewage byproducts. Digs and excavates holes, drainage ditches, and trenches. Delivers necessary materials and equipment and loads and hauls dirt, concrete, and other debris to and from job sites.
* Park Maintenance Delivers necessary materials and equipment and loads and hauls dirt, concrete, and other debris to and from job sites. Digs and excavates sewers, holes, drainage ditches and trenches at park and recreation facilities
* Sewer Maintenance: Digs and excavates sewers, holes, drainage ditches, and trenches. Repairs city streets by cutting and breaking up concrete or asphalt, loading broken pieces into trucks, and pouring and finishing concrete or asphalt. Cleans street and sewer inlets. Delivers necessary materials and equipment and loads and hauls dirt, concrete, and other debris to and from job sites. Repairs and replaces pipe and sewer structures. Forms and sets grades for concrete flatwork and structure replacement. Pours and finishes concrete flatwork, and for inlets/manhole covers. Operates and maintains jet-vac sewer maintenance equipment. Cleans sewer lines using high pressure sewer equipment
* Street Maintenance: Repairs city streets by cutting and breaking up concrete or asphalt, loading broken pieces into trucks, and pouring and finishing concrete or asphalt. Delivers necessary materials and equipment and loads and hauls dirt, concrete, and other debris to and from job sites. Cleans city streets using self-propelled, motorized street sweeper. Replaces brooms as necessary. Performs scheduled maintenance such as replacing filters, lubricating, and cleaning equipment. Cleans street and sewer inlets. Digs and excavates holes, drainage ditches, and trenches. Picks up trees and debris from streets and alleys. Maintains snow, debris, tree dumps, and grinding piles. Keeps material segregated. Keeps dump sites safe and orderly. Fills chuckholes with asphalt or unique paving material (UPM). Installs and removes/picks up snow fences and sand barrels Flushes islands, intersections, sidewalks, and streets. Installs culverts and cleans as necessary. Pours and finishes concrete. Installs guard rails. Repairs shoulders and guard rails.
* Traffic Maintenance Paints lane markings on city streets by operating the striper truck. Directs painters in applying proper color and type of lane stripes. Loads materials and supplies onto striper equipment. Measures and marks streets for proper placement of stripes. Installs street name signs
* Compost Facility Mixes brown and green yard waste prior to grinding. Grinds yard waste and stocks into windrows. Turns windrows with scat turner of yard waste in processing compost. Screens yard waste compost with trammel screen
Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment. Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment. If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver’s license, driving abstract, a pre-employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment. Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination.
Reasonable Accommodation: Applicants requiring an accommodation for the examination because of a disability should advise the Human Resources Department a minimum of 48 hours prior to the examination by emailing peremploy@cityofomaha.org.
For a complete description of this job classification go to the City of Omaha’s website at 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: peremploy@cityofomaha.org
The City of Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.