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.

nA starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and MCCP Board Rules & Regulations n

Nature of Work

The Equipment Operator I classification is distinguished from the Service Maintenance Worker II 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. n

Minimum Qualifications

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 such as operator manuals, perform simple arithmetic, complete slightly complex forms and use tools and equipment.

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

Special Requirements

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. n

Kind of Examination

Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any other vacancies that may occur during the life of the register.

The current vacancyis with theCity of Montgomery Street Maintenance Department. NOTE : This list will also be used for various city departments with openings for Equipment Operator I.

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 form and supplemental questionnaire 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 qualified applications are received, the supplemental questionnaire will be used to rank applicants on the register.

Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.

nComplete an online application by visitingMontgomery City-County Personnel'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. n

Additional Information

BENEFITS : Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement program.

nDRUG 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).

nBACKGROUND 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.

nEQUAL 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.

nREQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION : Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he / she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process.

The Personnel Department reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at (334) 625-2675.

nI9 : Prior to your employment, you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

nUPDATE OF CONTACT INFORMATION : It is your responsibility to update your contact information (address, phone, email) so that we can contact you about jobs.

Pleasevisit the Update Contact Information page to log in and update to your contact information at any time. n