Light Equipment Operator (DPS)

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST TAKE AND PASS A CIVIL SERVICE TEST SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 8, 2025 (1:00-2:30 PM). FURTHER DETAILS WILL BE SENT TO EACH APPLICANT PRIOR TO THE TEST DATE.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Under the general direction of the Deputy Director of Public Service, assist with the general maintenance and upkeep of the parks, playgrounds, roads and other City buildings and property .

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

Maintenance of parks & playgrounds

Maintenance of City trees in right of ways

S now plowing and salt application on City streets and sidewalks including parking lots, buildings and rentals

Brush and leaf pick up

Vegetation management/ application of pesticides and herbicides

Inspection and repai r of playground equipment

Installation and removal of City boat docks

Road Maintenance

Building maintenance

Equipment maintenance

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with civic groups and garden clubs, preparation for city events .

Traffic control and detour set up, operation of Municipal pool, Assist refuse and recycling crew

Attend regular safety meetings and be familiar with safety applications in the workplace

QUALIFICATIONS: An example of acceptable qualifications:

High School diploma, G.E.D or equivalent certificate, and a combination of education, training and experience that would allow the incumbent to demonstrate the qualities necessary to perform the duties and essential functions of the position as listed below.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Class B CDL and eligible for coverage under the Citys motor vehicle insurance

Class A CDL preferred, or will be required to obtain Class A within 1 year of employment

May be required to obtain Agriculture Licenses for Pesticide and Herbicide Application

Knowledge of:

Must be familiar with mowing equipment of all kinds including ditch mowing equipment, flail mowers, underbelly mowers, front & rear mount mowers, trimmers and edgers.

Welding

Tree Trimming

Skill in:

Proper techniques of trimming and removing trees, planting new trees and the operation of bucket trucks.

Asphalt and concrete repair including concrete grading, forming and finishing

Basic plumbing, painting, carpentry, drywall, janitorial work and winterizing equipment

Ability to:

Deal with the public in a professional & courteous manner

Ability to perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.

chainsa ws, chippers and stump grinding equipment.

dump truck, leaf vacuum machinery and loaders

Operation of heavy equipment such as: street broom, loader, grader, fork lift, crack sealer, dura patcher backhoe, dump truck, skid steer & commercial mowing equipment , rollers, graders, hand tools, table and band and miter saws and routers, jack hammer, street broom, forklift back hoe and commercial mowing equipment.

Residency: Employees shall reside in a location that enables the employee to respond within 60 minutes of a call.