Description
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT # 2024-061
APPROVED C.S.C. MEETING MINUTES 05/10/2024
Line Helper Driver - Traffic Engineering (OPEN) |
FILING OF APPLICATION:
Application must be made electronically through the City of Cleveland’s web site:
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cleveland
THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PERIOD IS FROM 12:01 A.M. ON FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024
UNTIL 11:59 PM. ON THURSDAY, JUNE 13 2024. NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2024
SALARY: The prevailing salary for this position as established by Ordinance of the Council of the City of Cleveland is $22.03 - $31.51 an hour
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
WRITTEN EXAMINATION: This portion of the test will be worth 60% of the candidate's final grade. Candidates will be notified of the time, date, and place of the examination.
EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: This portion of the test will be worth 40% of the candidate's final grade. Applicant's grade will be determined based on Education and Experience found in application.
Examples of Duties
Under immediate supervision, drives a line motor truck used in connection with the installation and maintenance of electric lines and cables. Assists linemen as directed. Performs related duuties as required. TYPICAL TASKS: Drives a line truck, a pump truck, or a tower truck to locations as directed. Operates winches and hoists. Assists in the installation, removal, relocation, and repair of guys, crossarms, insulators, brackets, braces, transformers, oil switches, arresters, potheads, cut-outs, street lamps, and high and low tension cables. Assists in making temporary repairs on lines and equipment. Assists in clearing trouble on high and low tension lines and equipment. Assists in the installation and removal of poles. Assists in digging post holes and in framing, gaining, shaving, and stepping poles. Strings high and low tensions wires and cables. Keeps tools and materials in order to assemble crossarms and racks for line workers. Renews fuses. Otherwise assists line workers as directed.
Minimum Qualifications
A High School Diploma or GED is required. A valid State of Ohio Class "A" Commercial Driver's License is required. Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 75 pounds. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING - A High School Diploma or GED is required. Three years of full time paid traffic engineering-related experience which includes but is not limited to street signs and pavement markings, is required. A valid State of Ohio Driver's License is required at the time of hire. A valid State of Ohio Class "B" Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within 6 months of the date of employment. Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 75 pounds. Must be computer proficient.
Supplemental Information
NOTE: Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the filing period unless otherwise stated.
RESIDENCY CREDIT
In accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Cleveland: A person who has had as his/her primary residence in the City of Cleveland for at least one year at the time of filing a Civil Service application, and desires to take an entry-level Civil Service examination, shall, if a passing grade on the written examination is attained, have ten (10) points added to his/her passing score. (NOTE: Not all Examinations consider residency credit in the scoring process) To substantiate a claim for residency points, Applicants must UPLOAD LEGIBLE COPIES of the following:
- A signed and notarized Residency Affidavit available on the City’s website here:
https://www.clevelandohio.gov/sites/clevelandohio/files/AffidavitOfResidency0321.pdf
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE
Veterans' preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G. Proof of active service or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination; or ten (10) points are added to their raw score on the examination if applicant’s supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service connected disability.
NOTE: Only DD Form 214 (long form) or an official armed service document indicating type of discharge or separation and the dates of active service will be accepted as proof of active service.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion.