Equipment Operator

Nature of Work

The Equipment Operator I classification is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker position based on the operation of various types of non-CDL equipment on a routine basis. The skills and knowledge required are of a level and scope to be in support of a journey, trades or crafts person. Some positions will require the performance of other essential and marginal functions depending on the location, assignment or shift.

Employees in this class operate vehicles that do not require a Commercial Driver’s License such as trucks, farm tractors, zero and turn mowers. Equipment Operator Is receive training on various pieces of CDL required equipment for future advancement to the Equipment Operator II classification.

One (1) year of experience as a laborer assisting in
general trades using hand-tools and maintenance equipment. Requires skill to read slightly complex
material as operator manuals, perform simple arithmetic, complete slightly
complex forms and use tools and equipment.

NOTE:

Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite
knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Some
positions require the use of departmental vehicles on departmental
business. Individuals must be capable of
operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable
driving record. Some positions may afford the employee the occasional opportunity to
operate equipment requiring a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for training
purposes.

Applications are being accepted to fill seven (y) vacancies and any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Parks and Recreation Department. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were.

If more than seven (7) qualified applications are received, a selection procedure will be administered to rank applicants on the register. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are seven (7) or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.
Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery Personnel Board's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

BENEFITS:

Employees are offered a competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance; paid annual and sick leave; paid holidays; and participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program.
DRUG TEST:

Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).
BACKGROUND CHECK:

Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION:
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