Equipment Operator

Austin Community College; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 42,449 - 59,429; Full time

Job summary

A city department of parks and recreation is seeking an Equipment Operator to perform maintenance, operate heavy equipment, and ensure safety in various environmental conditions. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and experience in operating grounds maintenance equipment. This role requires a valid CDL and a commitment to serving the community.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid 'CDL' Class B driver's license.
• Willing to work in various weather conditions year-round and overtime as needed.
• Knowledge of traffic laws for operating automotive equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and operational checks on equipment.
• Drive and control off-road equipment to haul supplies.
• Operate power tractors and may operate chain saws.

Skills

Reliable individual

Experience operating heavy equipment

Good communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy equipment

Tractors

Zero-turn mowers

Backhoes

Skid steers

Job description

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Equipment Operator

DEPARTMENT: Park and Recreation
SALARY: Level 5 ($42,449-$59,429)
AFFILIATION: AFSCME Local 320
FLSA: Non-Exempt

The City of Wilmington, a top Delaware employer, Department of Parks & Recreation is an award-winning department that cultivates positive community relationships to offer a variety of recreational, educational and cultural activities to the community. This position requires a commitment to public safety, adherence to all city procedures and safety practices, and the ability to perform assigned duties physical labor in various weather conditions. The ideal candidate will be a reliable, safety-conscious individual with experience operating heavy equipment and a passion for serving the City of Wilmington.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Equipment Operator performs preventive maintenance, operational checks, pre- and post-walk‑around inspections, and makes minor repairs/adjustments of assigned equipment.
• Reports damage and/or required maintenance on equipment.
• Drives and controls off‑road equipment to haul supplies to and from job sites.
• Loads and transports bleachers, playground equipment, lawn mowers, and other construction and/or maintenance materials and equipment.
• Transports men and materials to various job sites.
• Operates power tractors with grass attachments in City parks and lots. May operate chain saw.
• Sprays herbicide and removes dead animals and dog feces from parks.
• Washes and performs preventive maintenance of assigned vehicles.
• Grades ball fields and areas to be seeded with tractor and various attachments.
• May assist with painting, litter removal, leaf removal, snow plowing, grass mowing, planting trees and plants and other landscaping activities.
• Possesses and maintains a valid “CDL” Class B driver’s license with a good driving record and passes drug screening as mandated by the Federal Department of Transportation for CDL drivers.
• Performs all related work as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Completion of high school or GED equivalency, with some experience in operation of complex grounds maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge: Some landscaping knowledge or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must be willing to work in inclement weather year-round, extended hours, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Thorough knowledge of traffic laws involved in the operation of automotive equipment.
• Some knowledge in the safe and efficient operation of tractors, zero‑turn mowers, bat‑wing mowers, skid steers, backhoes, leaf vacuums, and/or other landscaping equipment.
• Some experience in commercial snow removal operations.
• Skills: Good communication skills (written and oral).
• Abilities: Ability to operate a variety of automotive and grounds maintenance related equipment safely and efficiently; ability to detect operating defects in automotive and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Licenses: Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a good driving record. Possess and maintain a valid “CDL” Class B driver’s license.