Canton Utility Operator

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

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.

How to apply: 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.

• High school graduate or possess a GED.
• Must possess a valid commercial driver’s license with at least a Class B CDL.
• 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.

• Pickup truck
• 1 ton dump truck
• 5‑ton dump truck
• Forklift
• Skid loader
• Dumpster (for loading materials onto a truck being operated)
• Tractor
• All grass mowing equipment and loader (only for the purpose of loading materials onto a truck which is being operated)

Drives trucks for all varieties of construction, cleanup and other City maintenance operations; handles and moves materials for storage, maintenance or construction. Is involved in the 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; pick up and disposal of debris. May direct laborers working on 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.

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.

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 the filing of the application, the candidates will be notified of the location, date, and time of the examination. An examination will be administered covering the following areas: map reading, safety, mathematics, mechanical comprehension, general labor knowledge, public relations and other 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

By order of the Canton Civil Service Commission

Rachel

A. Forchione, Director

Anna M. Moeglin, Assistant Director