Service Worker

CANIDATES MUST APPLY VIA THE CITY'S WEBSITE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. DEADLINE TO APPLY IS 11/28/25 at 11:59pm

The City of Springfield is currently accepting applications for the classified position of Service Worker
The Service Worker is responsible for performing manual labor while operating a variety of hand tools, trucks, tractors, and other motorized equipment. Work involves maintenance of water distribution and/or sewage collection systems and water lines within the various divisions of the City's Service department.

Examples of Duties

• Operates various vehicles for hauling construction or maintenance equipment and materials, hauling debris, water, and spreading gravel.
• Operates dump trucks to plow snow or to spread salt or sand; operates cab-mounted controls to raise and lower blade or lo stop and start spreaders.
• Operates pothole patching machines and street flusher.
• Performs preventive maintenance on assigned vehicles such as checking fluid levels and inspecting vehicle equipment for needed repairs or damage; reports any malfunctions or damages to supervisor.
• Performs physically demanding tasks related to street and utility maintenance and construction.
• Assists with the installation, repair, and maintenance of water mains, lines, and residential services; installs new or repairs existing services by tapping into or repairing water lines and mains; drives and stocks service truck; operates a variety of hand and power tools.
• Assists in performing a variety of tasks related to the cleaning, repair, and maintenance of sewer lines; assists in setting up and operating sewer equipment such as television truck, sewer rudder, sewer washer, catch basin cleaner truck, service truck, combo washer/catch basin cleaner, drag machines, and other vehicles and equipment;
• Performs manual work such as cleaning manholes, catch basins, culverts, ditches, and drains.
• All other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Must possess diploma or equivalent; mechanical aptitude; good physical condition; and possession of or the ability to obtain a Ohio Commercial Driver's License Class A with both tanker and air brake endorsements. 180 calendar days given from date of hire to obtain the CDL, (City assistance available, if needed).

May require passage of a pre-employment physical and respiratory examination, including drug and alcohol testing, and completion of a confined space demonstration is required prior to appointment (Testing varies by division).

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