Equipment Operator (Division of Parks and Recreation)

SALARY

The minimum salary is $18.286 per hour

This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable.

Pay Grade 512

This position is eligible for Hazardous Duty Supplemental Pay ($90/month or $0.52/hour) upon hire and CDL pay ($1.08/hour) once obtained within the first six (6) months of employment.

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Monday, August 4, 2025

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to provide maintenance work, ensuring clean, safe, and well-maintained parks through the operation of necessary equipment to accomplish specified tasks.

This position performs park services utilizing batwing mowers, triplex mowers, packer trucks, skidsteers, tractors, and dump trucks for Park Maintenance Districts. This position provides mowing services, event support, and other park services requiring the skill of operating large machinery.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• One (1) year of experience operating similar equipment
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operates equipment including but not limited to backhoe, forklift, dump truck, and tractors
• Performs preventative and needed maintenance on equipment to maintain proper running condition
• Completes construction work on roads, parks, and other government property
• Enters data into a database for tracking of completed orders and creation of reports
• Travels to sites and performs on-site visits and assessments
• Conducts snow removal
• Assists and supports special events as needed
• Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

• Valid Driver's License to qualify
• Valid Kentucky Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class B and a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examiner's Certificate within the six (6) month probationary period

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays, on call, and call back as assigned and on unscheduled emergencies

HOW TO APPLY

Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.

RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.

Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.

• APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER*

CLOSING STATEMENT

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:

• Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits
• Direct deposit is required of all employees.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:

Division of Human Resources

200 East Main St.

Lexington, KY 40507

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Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs

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