ERIE COUNTY

JOB POSTING # 2026-028

POSITION: FT Equipment Operator I

DEPARTMENT: County Engineer Highway Department

SALARY: $27.68/hour — Probationary $29.12/hour — After Probation

POSTING DATE: 8:00 a.m., April 20, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Until filled

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school graduate or equivalent. Valid Ohio driver's license with Class B minimum Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Prefer one year highway construction experience and ability to lift 100 pounds. REQUIRED to work overtime on demand, any day or night as needed (mandatory during periods of inclement weather); must be able to take direction; pass pre-employment testing (drug and alcohol screening); physical and criminal background check, self-starter preferred.

Pre-employment testing required (drug and alcohol screening). An in-depth job description can be reviewed at the Human Resources Office at 2900 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky.

Qualified applicants apply at the Department of Human Resources, 2900 Columbus Avenue, Suite 210, Sandusky, Ohio OR visit Erie County's website, www.eriecounty.oh.gov, where employment applications and current job postings are available for viewing and/or downloading. Applications are also available and accepted at OhioMeansJobs at Erie County Job and Family Services, 221 West Parish Street, Sandusky (operating hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday). PLEASE NOTE: A completed Erie County application must be received in the Human Resources Department. EOE/AA/ADA

2026-028 ERIE COUNTY JOB OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT

Where Applications Taken: Where Postings Sent:

Erie County Human Resources Office

Erie County Care Facility

Human Resources

Erie County Services Center

Erie County Count

Courthouse

Second Floor, Room 207

Firelands Campus

B.V.R.

2900 Columbus Avenue

Ohio Business College

C.A.C.

Sandusky, Ohio 44870

NAACP

Health Department

Terra Tech

Newspaper

Your Job Store

SHS Vocational Ed.

All County Bulletin Boards

Office Hours:

8:00 a.m. till 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday

ERIE COUNTY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Erie County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age and handicapped status in employment or the provision of services.

OFFICE: County Engineer

POSITION: Equipment Operator I

POSTING DATE:

8:00 a.m., April 20, 2026

LOCATION: 2700 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, Ohio 44870

CLOSING DATE:

Until filled

WORKING HOURS: Varies per AFSCME contract

7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 5 day shift

6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 4 day shift

EFFECTIVE DATE:

ASAP

SALARY: $27.68/hour — Probationary $29.12/hour After Probation

Description of the Job:

Under general supervision. is responsible for the operation of vehicles and/equipment, usually of a single axle type such as dump truck, mowers, sweeper, front end loader; performs other related duties as required.

Illustrative Duties: (The duties listed below are intended to illustrate work functions performed by this classification)

• Operates various types of trucks such as dump, snowplow, stake body, etc.
• May transport materials and/or personnel and perform laboring tasks 'When not operating equipment.
• Operates tractors with various detachable implements
• Hauls tools, equipment, supplies, and trash
• Assists in loading or unloading supplies, materials, and equipment
• Supervises other workers in loading or unloading supplies, materials, and equipment
• Maintains road and land surfaces through the use of shovels, rakes, and other equipment and tools Assists with the resurfacing of highways and roads; helps repair roads and sewer systems
• Performs the duties of a laborer or semi-skilled laborer.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Necessary Skills. Knowledge, and Abilities: (At the time of filing application).

• Knowledge of the use of various types of trucks such as dump and salt
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability and willingness to perform heavy physical labor for extended periods of time
• Work occasionally under adverse weather conditions
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, and the general public

Qualifications Desirable for Employment:

• Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge, and abilities listed above.
• Completion of the twelfth school grade and two years of equipment operating experience
• Valid commercial driver's license 
• Erie County resident preferred

WRITTEN APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED BY CLOSING DATE