MEDINA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ANNOUNCES AN OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION BEING HELD Thursday, April 11, 2024 FOR:

 

MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

                                                                                Salary Range:          $23.78-$30.36/ hour

                                                                                                              Plus Benefits

 

Currently accepting applications for this examination at the Medina Civil Service office, 132 N. Elmwood Avenue, Medina or online at www.medinaoh.org/job-opportunities.  Questions call 330.722.9077 or email [email protected] . Send completed application to [email protected]. Resumes may be submitted as a supplement, but a COMPLETED EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION is required.

 

                     Application deadline is 4:00pm Friday, April 5, 2024.

 

NATURE OF WORK: The work in this class requires considerable skill in manipulating heavy motor equipment and constant attention to safety of operation in order to prevent accidents both by day and night.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  Experience and skill in the operation of heavy automotive equipment.  Ability to make minor repairs and adjust equipment. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.  Ability to read and write.  Ability to perform manual work for an extended period under varying climatic conditions.  Physical and mental condition to perform the essential functions of the job.  Must possess a valid commercial motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the State of Ohio and remain insurable under the City of Medina’s vehicle insurance plan.

 

NATURE OF EXAMINATION:  The examination will consist of a written test weighted at 100% and will test for general ability to understand directions, mathematics skills, safety and safe driving practices, public relations, and mechanical knowledge.  A passing grade is 70% or above.  All test results and scores are subject to public record laws. 

 

VETERANS PREFERENCE:  Any veteran of the U. S. Armed Forces who has served on active duty for more than 180 consecutive days and has been honorably discharged and who passes the examination may receive additional credit provided proof of honorable discharge (DD-214) is presented and verified prior to the examination date.

 

PROBATION:  The probationary period shall be regarded as an integral part of the examination process and shall be used to closely observe the employee’s work, to give the employee full opportunity to demonstrate successful performance on the job, and to remove any employee whose performance does not meet required work standards.  No appointment shall be deemed final until the appointee has satisfactorily served the probationary period.  All original appointments shall be for a probationary period, from first work day, of not less than six months.  At the request of the appointing authority, the Commission may extend an employee’s probationary period.

 

ACCOMMODATION:  An applicant can request reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/examination process by completing and submitting an EXAMINATION ACCOMMODATION REQUEST form.  

       

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING AND BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED

Equal Opportunity Employer