Service Technician - Street Maintenance


Job Details

Salary : $45,739.20 - $71,739.20 Annually

Location : Grove City, OH

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 24-6615

Department: Service

Opening Date: 05/23/2024

Closing Date: 6/23/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

General Description and Qualifications

MUST POSSESS OR BE ABLE TO OBTAIN WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF HIRE A VALID CLASS A OR CLASS B COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE (CDL).

Top candidates, based upon a scored training and experience evaluation, will be invited to the Physical Test. These top candidates must take and pass the physical test on Saturday, June 29, 2024.

Appointed by the Mayor in consultation with the Administrative Assistant, the Service Technician, under the immediate supervision of a Department Manager or Supervisor is responsible for a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks in the delivery of City services and maintenance of City buildings, roadways, grounds, and equipment.

Has the proven ability in oral and written communications.

Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, civic leaders and the public in general.

Completion of secondary education (high school or GED); must be 18 years of age; must be able to qualify for and remain insurable under the City's vehicle insurance policy.

Note to Applicants: This application contains questions designed to assess your readiness for the position of Service Technician. To be considered for the position your complete application must be submitted no later than June 23, 2024.
Essential Functions of the Position

Obey and promptly execute all orders of the Administrative Assistant.

The Service Technician shall have the following duties under his/her direct supervisor:

Operation and maintenance of City owned equipment and vehicles, repair streets, curbs, catch basins, broken sewer and water infrastructure, mowing, litter pick-up, leaf collection, snow and ice removal, dig ditches or trenches, rough and finish carpentry work, trim and/or cut trees and brush, minor concrete work, minor electrical work, some welding and other related activities associated with the Department of Public Service.

Maintains contact with City personnel/departments, the general public, and various government agencies/officials in order to obtain or disseminate information related to the essential position functions.

Maintains required licensures and certification, if any.

Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.

Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions and Equipment Operated

The employee has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment; works in the vicinity of floor or wall openings, elevated platforms, and/or runways; ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds; works on and around powered platforms and/or vehicle mounted platforms; is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas; exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, air contaminants, unclean or unsanitary conditions; works with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines (e.g., belts, reels, blades, pulleys, etc.); exposed to possible injury from explosions and/or falling from high places; has exposure to fire; has exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions; has exposure to shaking objects or surfaces; regularly required to lift, carry, push, or pull 50 lbs. or less. Employee may be subject to irregular work hours and must be available 24/7 unless alternate arrangements have been approved by Supervisor, and exposed to vehicular traffic when working in the public right-of-way.

Note: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered medium to heavy work.

The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive: Backhoe, loader, street sweeper, skid steer, snowplow, tractors, mowers, and other related equipment; saws, jackhammer, light and heavy duty motorized trucks, hand and power tools (e.g., chainsaw, air wrench, etc.); mobile phone, personal computer, computer software, printer, copy machine, and other standard business office equipment.

Minimum Acceptable Characteristics, Licensure and/or Certification

Knowledge of *City/department goals and objectives; *City/department policies and procedures; safety practices and procedures; first aid practices; road construction, maintenance and repair; custodial methods and techniques; building construction, maintenance and repair; general construction, maintenance and repair; mechanical maintenance; vehicle maintenance and repair; heavy and medium duty equipment maintenance and repair; proper lifting techniques; grounds maintenance and repair; local geographical area.

Skill in building painting; motor vehicle operation; use or operation of mowers, trimmers, tractors, jackhammer, medium duty equipment such as backhoes; loader, skid steer, snow plow, use of bench and/or hand tools; use of mechanics' tools and equipment.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture, or schedule form; deal with problems involving few variables within familiar context; add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers; complete routine forms; prepare accurate documentation; respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials; communicate effectively; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; *maintain records according to established procedures; develop and maintain effective working relationships; use maintenance equipment; perform heavy manual labor; travel to and gain access to work site. (*indicates developed after employment).

Must possess or be able to obtain within six months of hire a valid Ohio Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or Class B with applicable endorsements and maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy.

The City of Grove City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AFSCME

The City of Grove City provides health, dental, vision and life insurance plans to all full-+time employees as part of our basic employee benefit program.

2024 Insurance Rates - HDHP with HSA

2024 City Funding Levels - $2560.00 (single) and $4000.00 (family)

Pursuant to Article 23.6 of the current AFSCME collective bargaining agreement, you pay 15% of the monthly premium which equals $78.81/pay or $157.62month for single coverage and $187.87pay or $375.74month for family coverage - all on a tax exempt basis.

HSA Wellness Incentive - $100.00 for each enrolled employee and spouse for participating in an annual bio-metric screening.
Please remember this memo has been provided to you for information and summary purposes only. The Plan Description of each benefit shall control, as will the guidelines and official rules and regulations of each plan.

01

Do you possess a valid Ohio Commercial Class A or B Driver's License?

  • Yes
  • No


02

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
  • Yes
  • No


03

What is the extent of your experience driving a vehicle that requires a Class A or Class B driver's license?
  • I have not performed this task while on the job
  • I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
  • I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job


04

What is the extent of your experience picking up litter in parks or along roadways?
  • I have not performed this task while on the job
  • I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
  • I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job


05

What is the extent of your training and experience in operating a front-end loader and/or backhoe?
  • I have not performed this task and I do not have training in this task
  • I have been trained to perform this task, but have not performed this task on the job
  • I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
  • I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job


06

What is the extent of your experience patching roadways or installing sidewalks?
  • I have not performed this task
  • I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
  • I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job


07

What is the extent of your work experience replacing poles such as street signs?
  • I have not performed this task
  • I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
  • I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job


08

What is the extent of your experience repairing broken sewer and water lines?
  • I have not performed this task
  • I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
  • I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job


09

What is the extent of your experience installing catch basins?
  • I have not performed this task while on the job
  • I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
  • I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job


10

What is the extent of your experience inspecting motorized equipment to ensure safe operation of the equipment?
  • I have not performed this task
  • I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
  • I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job


11

What is the extent of your experience using hand tools such as hammers, wrenches, and saws?
  • I have not performed this task while on the job
  • I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
  • I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job


12

What is the extent of your experience performing rough and unfinished carpentry work?
  • I have not performed this task
  • I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
  • I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job


13

What is the extent of your experience painting walls, ceilings, and other building related surfaces?
  • I have not performed this task
  • I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
  • I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job


14

What is the extent of your experience with plumbing repairs?
  • I have not performed this task while on the job
  • I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
  • I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job


15

What is the extent of your experience completing minor electrical work?
  • I have not performed this task
  • I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
  • I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job


16

What is the extent of your experience performing vehicle maintenance?
  • I have not performed this task
  • I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
  • I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job


17

What is the extent of your experience operating a snow plow to remove snow from roads?
  • I have not performed this task while on the job
  • I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
  • I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job


18

What is the extent of your experience in operating a zero turn mower?
  • I have not performed this task
  • I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
  • I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job


19

What is the extent of your work experience in welding?
  • I have not performed this task
  • I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
  • I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job


20

What is the extent of your experience operating a skid steer?
  • I have not performed this task
  • I have performed this task 3 to 15 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 16 to 30 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 31 to 75 times while on the job
  • I have performed this task 76 to 150 times while in the job
  • I have performed this task more than 151 times while on the job


21

What amount of experience do you have working for the Service Department with the City of Grove City?
  • I have not worked for the Service Department for the city of Grove City
  • I have worked for there for less than one season (six months or less).
  • I have worked there for one season (more than six months and less than one year).
  • I have worked there for two seasons (more than twelve months and less than two years).
  • I have worked there for three seasons (more than two years and less than three years).
  • I have worked there for four seasons (more than three years and less four years).
  • I have worked there for five or more seasons (more than five years).


22

Veteran's credit can be applied to final passing scores for qualified veterans of the military service. Are you a veteran who wishes to be considered for such preference points?
  • Yes
  • No


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