Utility Worker Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/toledooh/jobs/newprint/4416142) Apply  Utility Worker Salary $41,184.00 - $43,347.20 Annually Location Toledo, OH Job Type Full-Time Job Number 2024 - 00415 Department Public Utilities Division Water Reclamation Opening Date 03/06/2005 Closing Date 3/12/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Description POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision performs work of routine difficulty in a variety of manual labor duties: utilizes hand and power tools; operates light equipment on a sporadic or limited basis; performs related work as required. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS + Utilizes basic hand tools such as shovels, rakes, picks, axes, squeegees, brooms, tamps, grass whips, sledge hammers, spud bars, hammers, hand saws, wrenches, screwdrivers, loppers, bolt cutters, lutes, utility knives, edgers, sprayers etc., to dig holes, trenches, foundations, conduit runs, to perform basic landscaping tasks, to perform cleaning and maintenance tasks. + Utilizes a variety of power equipment including, but not limited to, air hammers, air tamps, air compressors, electric drills, rock drills, water pumps, chainsaws, portable concrete saws, cement mixers, sidewalk sweepers, lawn mowers, snow blowers, brush cutters, wood chippers, sprayers, augers, compost mixers, sod cutters, trash pumps, vehicle weight scales, hydraulic boom, hot box, tar kettle, forklifts, tractors with and without trailers or attachments, weed eaters, leaf blowers, lowering devices, floor buffers, edgers, hoists, grease guns, steam cleaners, high pressure water hoses, grinders to perform cleaning, maintenance and repair on buildings, grounds, simple equipment, and City of Toledo property such as streets, alleys, right of ways, trees, lawns, sprinkler systems, concrete and wooden structures, culverts and catch basins, traffic control signs and devices, and cemetery plots and markers. + Assists in concrete, asphalt, or grading operations and other maintenance and repair operations. + Spreads salt, screening, or other abrasives on slippery areas of streets and sidewalks. + Operates various vehicular equipment to load, unload, pick-up or deliver supplies and materials. + Assists in receiving and storing of supplies and materials and assists in conducting physical inventories of same. + Operates a variety of light equipment including, but not limited to, trucks, jeeps, tractors, step vans, stake trucks. + Performs cleaning and preventive maintenance and makes minor adjustments and minor repairs to tools, light equipment and buildings and grounds; pumps gas, checks oil, and greases and lubes equipment. + Sets up barricades and posts temporary and/or permanent signs for traffic control. + Picks up dead animals. + Stops, diverts, or directs traffic. + Mixes seeds, fertilizer, insecticides and other chemicals. + Provides routine information to the public as required. + Maintains simple records, and prepares mileage log sheets and/or work orders as required. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: + The operation, maintenance and repair of simple tools and equipment + The hazards and safety precautions of the work Skill in: + Understanding and following written and oral instructions + Performing manual labor in varying weather conditions + Moving and lifting heavy objects + Working and communicating effectively with others + The use of hand and power tools + The operation of light equipment Ability to: + Work with individuals of diverse backgrounds. + Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, superiors, vendor representatives and clients. REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS + Eighth (8th) grade reading level supplemented by experience or training in the use of basic hand tools and one (1) year of work experience which demonstrates the ability to follow directions and to work effectively with others. + Must be able to properly lift objects weighing up to approximately ninety (90) lbs. Must possess a valid driver's license. + Position assignment may require the possession of a valid State of Ohio Commercial Driver's License (CDL) appropriate for the assignment. + Position assignment may require the ability to wear respirators and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS + None PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In this position, the employee will frequently stand. This employee will occasionally walk, sit, stand, lift, push, pull, drag and/or carry up to 90 pounds. The employee will constantly walk-in all-weather conditions. Occasional stooping and crouching may occur with this position. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently indoors and outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. This employee will occasionally work in conditions where fumes, mists, dust, odors and gases are present. If you need assistance or an accommodation, or if you have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (419) 245-1500. Class Code: Utility Worker (3112) The City of Toledo provides excellent health and retirement benefits for its employees. Health Insurance The City of Toledo is a self-funded medical plan provider that offers a broad network of health services options for its employees. The City also offers a multi-tiered prescription drug plan and dental and vision care services. Employees are required to pay a monthly premium depending on the employee’s selection of single, single plus one, or family coverage. Coverage is also afforded for qualifying domestic partners, depending on the employee’s bargaining unit. Monthly co-premiums are determined by collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code. Group Life Insurance City employees are covered by a group life insurance plan depending on collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code. Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan The City is a member of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan (OPERS). All employees who are paid in whole or in part by the state of Ohio, a county, municipality, or any other political subdivision of state or local government in Ohio must become members of OPERS unless they are covered by another state retirement system in Ohio. OPERS is a pension plan providing fixed retirement benefits every month based on a formula that rewards years of service. The City contributes 14.00% of the employee’s annual base salary and employees contribute 10.00% of their annual base salary. For more information about OPERS, click on this link: https://www.opers.org/ Deferred Compensation & 401(K) The City of Toledo offers a voluntary governmental 457(b) deferred compensation plan, which is a retirement savings plan that allows eligible employees to supplement any existing retirement/pension benefits by saving and investing pre-tax dollars through salary deferral. Contributions and any earnings are tax-deferred (both federal and state income taxes) until money is withdrawn. Withdrawals are taxed at ordinary income levels. For more information about the Ohio Deferred Compensation click on this link: https://www.ohio457.org/iApp/tcm/ohio457/index.jsp 401(k) The City of Toledo offers a voluntary pre-tax savings contributions retirement plan. The plan is commonly referred to as a 401(k). Under the 401(k) plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck before taxation. The City does not make contributions on the employee’s behalf. (Contributions are tax-deferred until withdrawn during retirement). Annual contributions to the 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum pre-tax annual contribution, as established by Internal Revenue Service regulations. Roth 401(k) The City of Toledo also offers a voluntary post-tax savings contributions retirement plan. This plan is commonly referred to as a Roth 401(k) Plan. Under a Roth 401(k) Plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck on a post-tax basis. Annual contributions to the Roth 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum post-tax annual contribution, as established by the Internal Revenue Service. 01 Are you currently employed by the City of Toledo? + Yes + No 02 If you are currently employed by the City of Toledo, please list your Division. 03 If you possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), please list your Class? + Class A + Class B + No Commercial Drivers License (CDL) 04 Do you possess a valid driver's license? + Yes + No 05 What is your highest level of education? + 8th Grade + 9th Grade + 10th Grade + 11th Grade + High School Diploma or G.E.D. + Some College + None of the above 06 How many years of work experience do you have in demonstrating the ability to follow directions and working effectively with others? + Two (2) or more years of experience + One (1) year but less than Two (2) years of experience + Less than (1) year of experience + No experience 07 List the hand tools and power tools you are proficient in using. Required Question Employer City of Toledo Address One Government Center Ste 1920 Toledo, Ohio, 43604 Phone 419-245-1500 Website http://toledo.oh.gov/services/human-resources/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email