Equipment Operator I

Salary Information

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.\r\n**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations**\r\n

Nature of Work

The\r\nEquipment Operator I classification is distinguished from the Maintenance\r\nWorker position based on the operation of various types of non-CDL equipment on\r\na routine basis.� The skills and\r\nknowledge required are of a level and scope to be in support of a journey,\r\ntrades or crafts person.� Some positions\r\nwill require the performance of other essential and marginal functions\r\ndepending on the location, assignment or shift.\r\nEmployees in this class operate vehicles that do not require a Commercial\r\nDriver’s License such as trucks, farm tractors, zero and turn mowers. Equipment Operator Is receive training on\r\nvarious pieces of CDL required equipment for future advancement to the\r\nEquipment Operator II classification.\r\n

Minimum Qualifications

One\r\n(1) year of experience as a laborer assisting in general trades using\r\nhand-tools and maintenance equipment.� Requires\r\nskill to read slightly complex material such as operator manuals, perform\r\nsimple arithmetic, complete slightly complex forms and use tools and equipment.\r\n\r\n\r\nNOTE:\r\nQualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite\r\nknowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.\r\n\r\n

Special Requirements

Some\r\npositions require the use of departmental vehicles on departmental\r\nbusiness.� Individuals must be capable of\r\noperating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable\r\ndriving record.� Some positions may afford the employee the occasional opportunity to\r\noperate equipment requiring a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for training\r\npurposes.��\r\n

Kind of Examination

Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register.� The current vacancy�is with the�City of Montgomery Street Maintenance 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 five (5) 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 five (5) or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.\r\n\r\n\r\nComplete 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.\r\n

Additional Information

This position is open only to City of Montgomery Street Maintenance department employees who have completed their probationary period and meet the minimum qualifications.\r\n