Canton Utility; Heavy Duty) Operator

Salary Range: $20.48-$27.66 (+$10-$20/hour in benefits)

Rate of Pay at Each Step

Looking for a hands-on career? Put your Class A CDL, heavy equipment experience, and manual labor skills to work in public works, construction, road maintenance, and infrastructure operations. Build your career here and help keep Canton moving.

• 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,must be a U.S. Citizen or have a permanent resident card and be at least 18 years of age.

THIS POSITION IS FOR THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS: STREET DEPARTMENT, COLLECTIONS SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT, AND WATER DEPARTMENT

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

Can operate all vehicles and equipment as specified for a Utility Operator 2/Semiskilled Laborer, plus: roller, sweeper, tandem, flusher and loader.

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/Semiskilled Laborer. May direct a crew to which they are 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.

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.

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.

An examination will be administered covering the following areas:
Map reading, math, mechanical knowledge, general labor, public relations, construction, maintenance/repair, vehicle operation/safety, and other related subjects. 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 an examination for the same classification within FOUR MONTHS from the date of original examination, unless an alternative form of examination is given, or unless other standards are specified in the examination announcement.

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.

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. Once Civil Service processes applications, you will be emailed again within 5 business days. Should you not receive an email, please call our office at .

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…