Public Works Operator in Sharonville, Ohio at City Of Sharonville

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

City of Sharonville

Public Works Operator

Notice Posting Date: July 15, 2026

Position Overview

The City of Sharonville is seeking a dependable and motivated professional to serve as a Public Works Operator. This full-time position supports the daily operations of the Public Works Department by operating equipment and performing maintenance, repair, and construction activities that keep the City's streets, public facilities, parks, and infrastructure safe and well maintained.

The Public Works Operator performs a variety of duties including equipment operation, facility maintenance, roadway and right-of-way repairs, traffic control, seasonal maintenance, and event support. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Wages and Benefits

The City offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package. The pay rate for newly hired employees will be based on skills, education, job knowledge, and abilities.

Pay Range: $26.52 to $38.05 per hour.

Benefits Include:

• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick leave
• Excellent retirement system
• Health insurance with the City covering 95% of premium costs
• Generous employer HSA contributions and wellness incentives
• Paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Membership to the Sharonville Community Center
• Additional benefits will be discussed during the interview process

Qualifications

• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age as of the application deadline.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or have the ability to obtain one within the first six (6) months of employment.

Driver License and Insurability

This classification requires applicants to possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of appointment or successfully obtain one within the first six (6) months of employment. Employees must maintain a valid Class B CDL throughout their employment. In addition, employees must maintain a driving record that complies with the requirements of the City of Sharonville's insurance carrier.

Application Deadline and Procedure

To be considered for employment, applicants must submit an employment application electronically through the City of Sharonville Employment Portal and participate in the required written examination as outlined below.

Application Deadline: 11:59 PM on Sunday, August 9, 2026

Applications received after the deadline will not be processed.

Applications submitted by U.S. Postal Service mail, any other delivery service, fax, email, hand delivery, or any other method will not be processed.

Important: All required documents concerning education, certification, licensing, prior employment, references, etc. must be submitted with the application for employment. Required substantiating documents cannot be submitted in any other manner or at any other time.

Written Examination

Applicants who timely submit an application for employment are required to participate in a written examination. The written examination may include video segments.

Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Check-in: 5:30 PM

Examination Begins: 6:30 PM (promptly)

Location:

Sharonville Fire Department – Station 86
11637 Chester Road
Sharonville, Ohio 45246

Applicants must arrive by 5:30 PM for registration and check-in.

A current government-issued photo identification is required for admittance.

The written examination may include questions requiring mathematical calculations. Applicants should bring a calculator-only device. Cell phones may not be used as calculators.

Applicants will have up to two (2) hours to complete the examination.

This is the only notice of the written examination date, time, and location that applicants will receive.

Written Examination Late Arrival

Late arrivals will not be admitted. However, the Sharonville Civil Service Commission may permit an applicant who arrives late to take a provisional examination only when a specific, unavoidable, and verifiable circumstance (such as excessive traffic, inclement weather, closed streets, or natural disasters) caused the late arrival.

Passing Score

Each candidate's employment eligibility requires achieving a passing score of 70% or greater on the written examination.

Applicants who achieve a passing score will be placed on an eligible list ranked by final score. Final scores on the eligible list will include any applicable extra credit described below. Employment eligibility will be subject to Ohio Civil Service Law and the Rules and Regulations of the Sharonville Civil Service Commission.

If two or more applicants achieve identical written examination passing scores, applicants will be ranked in order of the earliest date and time their employment application was received. In some situations, federal law requires military veterans or National Guard members to be ranked highest when two or more applicants achieve identical passing scores.

Extra Credit

Extra credit will be added to each applicant's written examination passing score of 70% or greater for one of the following:

• Military credit of 20% of the passing score for candidates who submit a DD-214 confirming an honorable discharge.
• Educational credit of 10% of the passing score for a Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Educational credit of 5% of the passing score for an Associate degree.

Important: Copies of degree documentation or DD-214 forms must be submitted with the application for employment or extra credit will not be applied.

Pre-Employment Procedures

Applicants must achieve a passing score on the written examination and may be subject to:

• Background investigation
• Physical fitness examination
• Drug and alcohol screening
• Evaluation of the applicant's knowledge, abilities, and job-related skills

Accommodations

Any applicant requiring an accommodation during any phase of the application procedure must submit a written request describing the requested accommodation and the reason for the request.

If the request relates to a medical condition, documentation from a physician or other medical practitioner dated within one (1) year of the application submission date must accompany the request. Additional substantiation may be required for non-medical accommodation requests.

Change of Personal Information

If an applicant has a change of name, mailing address, telephone number, email address, or other contact information while their name remains on an employment eligible list (up to two years), it is the applicant's responsibility to notify the Sharonville Civil Service Commission by U.S. Postal Service Certified Mail or Priority Mail (no other notification method is permitted) to:

Sharonville Civil Service Commission
10900 Reading Road
Sharonville, OH 45241

The City of Sharonville and the Sharonville Civil Service Commission will not make any effort to contact an applicant if contact cannot be made using the most recent information provided in writing by the applicant.

Important Applicant Notice

Applicants must fully comply with all requirements and provisions included in this Notice of Employment Opportunity and must be able to demonstrate substantial compliance with all minimum qualifications included in the attached job description. Failure or inability to do so will result in disqualification from further participation in the application and/or employment procedures.

Civil Service and Legal Compliance

All provisions of this Notice of Employment Opportunity and all pre-employment examination and/or skills assessment procedures are subject to all applicable provisions of the Rules and Regulations of the Sharonville Civil Service Commission and any applicable provisions of the Ohio Revised Code.

Application and Employment Procedures Administration

All provisions of this Notice of Employment Opportunity will be administered and monitored by the Sharonville Civil Service Commission.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Sharonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This notice is issued by the Sharonville Civil Service Commission.