Canton Utility Operator

Salary and Benefits

Salary: $20.19-$26.68/hour (+$10-$20/hour in benefits)

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.

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

This is an open examination. To be eligible for the position, you must be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D., must possess a valid commercial driver’s license with at least a Class B CDL, and must be a U.S. Citizen or have a permanent resident card and be at least 18 years of age.

Operates trucks and other light-medium, mechanical construction equipment. Performs manual labor as necessary; and all work as designated by a supervisor.

Can operate a pickup truck, 1 ton dump truck, 5-ton dump truck, forklift, skid loader, dumpster, tractor, all grass mowing equipment and loader, (only for the purpose of loading materials onto a truck which is being operated).

• Drives trucks for construction, cleanup and other City maintenance operations; handles and moves materials for storage, maintenance or construction.
• Involved in installation, maintenance and repair of facilities and infrastructure.
• Operates jackhammer, grass mowing and other miscellaneous construction equipment.
• Sets up barricades and performs traffic control duties; picks up and disposes of debris.
• May direct laborers working on a crew to which they are assigned unless a supervisor is present.
• Other related duties, not listed, but consistent with the above examples may also be required.

A full knowledge of the City streets is necessary; ability to follow oral and written instruction; 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 and medium equipment. Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments when needed.

Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Drivers  License.

Training within the City or experience with a private construction firm, or other combination of knowledge, training, and experience which provides the necessary skills is acceptable.

Subsequent to filing the application, candidates will be notified of the location, date, and time of the examination. An examination will cover map reading, safety, mathematics, mechanical comprehension, general labor knowledge, public relations and related areas. A 70% passing point will be used.

Per OAC Rule 123:1-9-01, an applicant who has competed in a civil service examination cannot repeat that examination or take the same classification within FOUR MONTHS from the date of the original examination, unless an alternative form of examination is given or other standards are specified in the announcement. Your name will be placed on a list of eligible candidates upon receiving a passing score and will remain on the list for one year.

All applicants should receive an email from  confirming that their application was received. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Civil Service at jobs to confirm that your application went through. You will be emailed again within 5 business days. If you do not receive an email, please call .

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANS

As provided in ORC 124.23C, certain veteran credits apply as described in the original posting.

Qualified veterans or reserve component members may receive credits of 20% or 15% of the total exam grade, as applicable.

Drug Testing

Position is subject to a drug test. Eligibility is not final until a negative drug test result is received.

Background Investigation

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 will be made available upon request to qualified applicants in need of it to achieve the essential job functions described above.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

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

BY ORDER OF THE CANTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

Rachel

A. Forchione, Director;
Anna M. Moeglin, Assistant Director