City of Omaha
Work Type
Part-time/Seasonal
Nature of Work This work involves the safe and efficient operation of light single axle trucks, farm-type tractors and related automotive and construction equipment. In addition to equipment operation, incumbents are required to perform manual labor. Job assignments are given in detail or follow established routines and are reviewed by an assigned supervisor. Assignments will include lead worker duties.
Education and Experience (The knowledge, skills, and abilities above may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.)
High school graduation or its equivalent preferred AND One (1) year of experience in the operation and routine maintenance of trucks or construction equipment of the type assigned to this classification.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of minor maintenance needed to repair and maintain assigned equipment
Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation
Ability to operate various types of single axle trucks, related construction equipment, and basic hand tools in the performance of assigned duties
Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
Ability to compile reports of work completed
Ability to learn the geography of the city
Ability to understand oral and written instructions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general public
Essential Functions
Operates various types of single-axle trucks and related equipment
Inspects fluid levels, cleans, and performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment operated
Completes and submits reports of work completed
Removes snow, spreads salt, sand, and anti-icing material and may also be required to install tire chains and snow plow blades on trucks
Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor
Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification
The following are specific to the designated division: Street Maintenance: Identifies cavities under streets, drills holes into the concrete, and fills the cavities with the appropriate mixtures
Patches chuckholes with asphalt, smooths surfaces, and removes excess asphalt
Cleans street cracks and pours crack sealing compound into the cracks
Repairs utility cuts in streets
Breaks up and removes concrete pieces and rakes and strikes off new concrete
Assists in setting grades for concrete forms, installing and removing forms, and backfilling with dirt
Cleans street and sewer inlets
Removes downed trees, limbs, and debris from streets and abandoned private properties
Flags and controls traffic in construction areas
Delivers necessary materials and equipment and hauls debris to and from job sites
Installs and repair snow fence and guard rail
Prepares and paints equipment (sand blasts, paint parking lot lines)
Removes brush and weeds from right-of-ways and islands
Mows, trims, reseeds, landscapes, and cleans public parks, right-of-ways, and park facilities (Park Maintenance and Forestry Divisions)
Waters grounds using automatic sprinklers and hand watering equipment and repairs sprinkler heads
Applies chemicals and spreads fertilizer
Lays sod and prunes tree branches
Paints and repairs park recreational equipment
Impound Lot: Checks in impounded vehicles and records vehicle identification numbers, license plate numbers, the condition of the vehicles, and items of property contained in the vehicles
Records mileage, collects and tags keys, and removes trash and license plates from vehicles
Moves vehicles around the impound lot and to the sale lot for auctions
Visually inspects the lot during each shift for vandalism and other intrusions
Communicates claiming and auction information to the general public
Releases automobiles to their owners after fees have been accepted and ownership has been established
Maintains the impound lot surface, filling in holes with rock grindings
Special Qualifications
Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at time of application.
Must possess and maintain a valid Class "B" or Class "A" commercial driver's license with "N" endorsement by the end of the probationary period.
Must possess a 2nd Grade Hoisting and Portable Engineer's Certificate (or higher) and a flagger certification by the end of the probationary period.
If assigned to Park Maintenance, Forestry, or Impound Lot divisions, must possess a forklift operator's certificate by the end of the probationary period.
Pay Range $23.15 per hour.
Benefits Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment
Who Can Apply Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.
How to Apply Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the on‑line application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule.
Examination Information Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment
Veteran Points Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment
Conditions of Employment Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment. Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment. If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver's license, driving abstract, a pre‑employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment. Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination.
Reasonable Accommodation The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability‑related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing employment@cityofomaha.org.
If Under Age 16 Any employee under the age of 16 will need to provide a copy of your certified Nebraska Department of Labor Employment Certificate (for Minors 14 and 15 Years of Age) in order to begin working. Visit the Nebraska Department of Labor website to download the form https://dol.nebraska.gov/LaborStandards/WorkerRights/EmploymentOfMinors
Additional Resources For a complete job description please visit the City of Omaha's website at hr.cityofomaha.org/compensation
Contact Points City of Omaha Human Resources Department 1819 Farnam St, Suite 506 Omaha, NE 68183 Phone: (402) 444-5300 Fax: (402) 444-5314 Website: hr.cityofomaha.org Email: employment@cityofomaha.org
The City of Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Nature of Work This work involves the safe and efficient operation of light single axle trucks, farm-type tractors and related automotive and construction equipment. In addition to equipment operation, incumbents are required to perform manual labor. Job assignments are given in detail or follow established routines and are reviewed by an assigned supervisor. Assignments will include lead worker duties.
Education and Experience (The knowledge, skills, and abilities above may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.)
High school graduation or its equivalent preferred AND One (1) year of experience in the operation and routine maintenance of trucks or construction equipment of the type assigned to this classification.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of minor maintenance needed to repair and maintain assigned equipment
Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation
Ability to operate various types of single axle trucks, related construction equipment, and basic hand tools in the performance of assigned duties
Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
Ability to compile reports of work completed
Ability to learn the geography of the city
Ability to understand oral and written instructions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general public
Essential Functions
Operates various types of single-axle trucks and related equipment
Inspects fluid levels, cleans, and performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment operated
Completes and submits reports of work completed
Removes snow, spreads salt, sand, and anti-icing material and may also be required to install tire chains and snow plow blades on trucks
Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor
Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification
The following are specific to the designated division: Street Maintenance: Identifies cavities under streets, drills holes into the concrete, and fills the cavities with the appropriate mixtures
Patches chuckholes with asphalt, smooths surfaces, and removes excess asphalt
Cleans street cracks and pours crack sealing compound into the cracks
Repairs utility cuts in streets
Breaks up and removes concrete pieces and rakes and strikes off new concrete
Assists in setting grades for concrete forms, installing and removing forms, and backfilling with dirt
Cleans street and sewer inlets
Removes downed trees, limbs, and debris from streets and abandoned private properties
Flags and controls traffic in construction areas
Delivers necessary materials and equipment and hauls debris to and from job sites
Installs and repair snow fence and guard rail
Prepares and paints equipment (sand blasts, paint parking lot lines)
Removes brush and weeds from right-of-ways and islands
Mows, trims, reseeds, landscapes, and cleans public parks, right-of-ways, and park facilities (Park Maintenance and Forestry Divisions)
Waters grounds using automatic sprinklers and hand watering equipment and repairs sprinkler heads
Applies chemicals and spreads fertilizer
Lays sod and prunes tree branches
Paints and repairs park recreational equipment
Impound Lot: Checks in impounded vehicles and records vehicle identification numbers, license plate numbers, the condition of the vehicles, and items of property contained in the vehicles
Records mileage, collects and tags keys, and removes trash and license plates from vehicles
Moves vehicles around the impound lot and to the sale lot for auctions
Visually inspects the lot during each shift for vandalism and other intrusions
Communicates claiming and auction information to the general public
Releases automobiles to their owners after fees have been accepted and ownership has been established
Maintains the impound lot surface, filling in holes with rock grindings
Special Qualifications
Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at time of application.
Must possess and maintain a valid Class "B" or Class "A" commercial driver's license with "N" endorsement by the end of the probationary period.
Must possess a 2nd Grade Hoisting and Portable Engineer's Certificate (or higher) and a flagger certification by the end of the probationary period.
If assigned to Park Maintenance, Forestry, or Impound Lot divisions, must possess a forklift operator's certificate by the end of the probationary period.
Pay Range $23.15 per hour.
Benefits Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment
Who Can Apply Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.
How to Apply Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the on‑line application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule.
Examination Information Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment
Veteran Points Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment
Conditions of Employment Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment. Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment. If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver's license, driving abstract, a pre‑employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment. Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination.
Reasonable Accommodation The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability‑related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing employment@cityofomaha.org.
If Under Age 16 Any employee under the age of 16 will need to provide a copy of your certified Nebraska Department of Labor Employment Certificate (for Minors 14 and 15 Years of Age) in order to begin working. Visit the Nebraska Department of Labor website to download the form https://dol.nebraska.gov/LaborStandards/WorkerRights/EmploymentOfMinors
Additional Resources For a complete job description please visit the City of Omaha's website at hr.cityofomaha.org/compensation
Contact Points City of Omaha Human Resources Department 1819 Farnam St, Suite 506 Omaha, NE 68183 Phone: (402) 444-5300 Fax: (402) 444-5314 Website: hr.cityofomaha.org Email: employment@cityofomaha.org
The City of Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr