Salary: $23.05 - $29.41 HourlyLocation : Springfield, OHJob Type: A.F.S.C.M.E. Local Union (Full-time)Job Number: 2400267Department: ServiceDivision: Water DistributionOpening Date: 01/14/2025Closing Date: 1/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Description The City of Springfield is accepting applications for the classified position of Service Worker II!The Service Worker II is responsible for the skilled and safe operation of rollers, front-end loaders, backhoes, street sweepers, and similar equipment within the City's utilities department. Examples of Duties
- Performs physically demanding tasks related to street and utility work.
- Operates a variety of equipment, including backhoes and front-end loaders for street or utility reconstruction and alley maintenance projects, vibratory pavement rollers to compact asphalt, vaccum and mechanical street sweepers for cleaning streets, tandem axle trucks (with or without trailers), and, when necessary, street graders or pavers; tasks often involve working in tight quarters near utility lines alongside crew members
- Performs preventive maintenance on assigned vehicle, including checking fluid levels and inspecting vehicle for damage or needed repairs;
- Performs all other related work as assigned.
Qualifications Applicants must possess high school education or equivalent and experience in the skilled, safe, and efficient operation of trucks, tractors, and related heavy motor equipment in all types of weather conditions; and for the performance of maintenance or construction tasks.
- Possession of a valid Ohio Driver's License.
- Possession or the ability to obtain a Class A CDL with tanker and air brake endorsements (180 days given to obtain if necessary, employer assisted).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the operational and minor maintenance characteristics of the assigned vehicles.
- Knowledge of the operating hazards and necessary safety precautions for street and utility maintenance activities.
- Ability to safely operate assigned vehicles in a variety of traffic and weather conditions and to develop proficiency in equipment and vehicle operations.
- Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and learn new equipment operation within a reasonable time.
- Ability to work in confined spaces such as valve and meter pits and vaults, sewers, septic tanks, lift stations, manholes, trenches, wet wells, tunnels, and digestors.
- Ability to work in adverse environmental conditions such as mud, water, and wastewater.
- Ability to ascend and descend vertical ladders.
- Ability to perform hard physical labor for extended periods of time under all kinds of weather conditions.
- Ability to be called out at times other than regular working hours to respond to emergency conditions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, coworkers, and the general public.
Please note: This is a classified position, candidates will be required to take and pass a written civil service exam (70%). Testing dates and times will be sent to applicants after applying. Please continue to monitor your email and/or Government Jobs account for details and directions on scheduling.The City of Springfield is committed to a diverse workforce as it enriches and strengthens how we advance our mission. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all individuals, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, and all the other characteristics that make us unique. Our goal is to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to work.HEALTH BENEFITSEmployees pay 15% of the monthly medical insurance premium through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, which includes prescription coverage. Single and family coverage is available. The City health care plan is a high deductible healthcare plan. You will become eligible for medical insurance on the first of the month following your start date, or on your start date if you start on the first of the month.HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTEach year the City deposits 75% of your health insurance deductible amount into an HSA account in your name if you participate in the annual wellness screening. If you choose not to participate in the wellness screening, the City will deposit 50%.DENTALThe City pays half of the full premium up to a maximum of $30 per month for dental.LIFE INSURANCEThe City pays 100% of the premium for term life insurance to all active permanent, full-time employees. Hourly employees receive $15,000 of coverage; salaried, professional, and management employees receive $50,000.RETIREMENT PENSIONThe City contributes 14% monthly toward retirement benefits offered through the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS). The employee's share is 10% of their gross salary.RETIREMENT SAVINGSYou have the option to enroll in a voluntary retirement savings plan, such as a 457(b) deferred compensation plan or Roth IRA. VACATIONNew full-time employees receive 80 hours of vacation upon hire. Following six months of service, you receive an additional 24 hours. At one year of service, you accumulate vacation at a rate of 0.0769 per hour, or 20 days per year.SICK LEAVEAll employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 0.0575 hours per hour, or approximately 15 days per year. PERSONAL LEAVEAfter six months of service, you receive two personal days, or 16 hours, per year.HOLIDAYSThe City observes 13 holidays per year.FITNESS CENTERYou have 24/7 access to a fitness center located in City Hall. The center includes a variety of commercial equipment including cardio and resistance machines and free weights.EXPERIENCE PAYExperience Pay will start after 5 years of service, which grants additional compensation to employees who have completed five or more years of total service with the City.TUITION REIMBURSEMENTAll permanent full-time employees are eligible to participate in the City's Tuition Reimbursement plan, provided they have at least one year of continuous service with the City and it is subject to policy terms and conditions.
