Seasonal Roadside Maintenance Mower

Location:  County Engineer's Office, 4075 Laybourne Road, Springfield, Ohio
Salary:  Minimum hourly:  $18.00
Classification:  Seasonal, Classified, Non-exempt
Date Issued:  March 23, 2023
Filing Deadline:  Open until filled

Instructions:  

Applicants interested in the above named position are to submit an employment application to the Clark County Engineer’s Office, 4075 Laybourne Road, Springfield, Ohio 45505, fax to (937) 328‐2473, or email engineer@clarkcountyohio.gov.  Applications may be obtained in the Personnel office or online at https://www.clarkcountyohio.gov/DocumentCenter/View/900.   Applicants needing accommodation in completing this application should contact the Clark County Engineer’s Office at (937) 521‐1803.  

General Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, performs roadside mowing and minor maintenance of mowing equipment.

Essential Duties and Functions:

• Operates various mowing equipment (e.g., tractor mower, push mowers, weed eaters, etc.)  to maintain roadsides.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on various equipment operated; checks fluid levels, tire pressure, lights, brakes, and other safety devices; reports problems and/or malfunctions to proper authorities and assists in repair activities.
• Performs minor repairs to mowing equipment.
• Maintains all required licenses and/or certificates. 
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
• Lifts and moves up to eighty (80) pounds a distance of thirty (30) yards.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Attends workshops or training seminars related to duties. 
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications, Licensure, or Certification Requirements:    

• Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license.  
• Any training and/or experience which evidences a knowledge of mowing equipment.
• Knowledge of:   mowing procedures; mower repair and maintenance; department policies and procedures;* safety practices and procedures.
• Skill in:   operation of mowing equipment.
• Ability to:   interpret a variety of instructions in written, picture, or oral form; cooperate with co-workers; demonstrate physical fitness; communicate effectively.

Equipment Operated:  The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.

Tractor mower, push mowers, weed eaters

Inherently Hazardous or Physically Demanding Working Conditions:

The employee is exposed to, must negotiate, use, or work with or in the vicinity of:

• Noisy operations or activities.
• Flammable and combustible liquids.
• Personal protective equipment such as eye or face, head, or foot protection; respiratory protection, or electrical protective devices.
• The employee provides servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment which could accidentally become energized (lockout/tagout).
• The employee works at handling material and supplies (includes mechanical handling equipment, the manner in which things are stored and housekeeping). 
• The employee is exposed to, must negotiate, use, or work with or in the vicinity of hand and portable tools.
• The employee works around chemicals (in containers or in the form of dust, mist, fumes, or vapors.

General Duty:  Safe & Healthful Workplace:

The employee:

• Has exposure to potentially vicious animals.
• Has exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions.
• Has exposure to hazardous driving conditions.
• Has exposure to second-hand smoke.
• Has exposure to shaking objects or surfaces.
• Has exposure to traffic.

Clark County is an Equal Opportunity/ADA Compliance Employer, M/F V/H
Clark County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex,  genetic information, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or military status.