Equipment Operator I — Parks & Maintenance

City-of-Fayetteville,-N; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fayetteville is seeking an Equipment Operator I in the Parks, Recreation & Maintenance department to operate construction and maintenance equipment supporting parks, cemeteries, streets and related operations.

Six months' experience with light equipment and a valid driver's license are required, along with a high school diploma. The role includes maintenance, equipment transport, traffic control and basic repairs.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience operating light construction/maintenance equipment.
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• Candidate must be able to transport equipment to job sites and perform basic repairs.

Responsibilities

• Operate light construction equipment such as tractors and riding mowers as part of parks, cemetery, street maintenance or transit operations.
• Perform maintenance on city-owned properties including parks, streets and drainage systems.
• Complete grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, seeding, weeding and minor repairs.
• Identify equipment needs, transport to sites, inspect and secure equipment after use.
• Maintain records of work performed and perform basic preventive maintenance.
• Install street barricades and cones and direct traffic around work sites.

Skills

Light equipment operation

Driving and transporting equipment

Maintenance and basic repairs

Education

Twelfth grade or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

The City of Fayetteville is seeking an Equipment Operator I in the Parks, Recreation & Maintenance department to operate construction and maintenance equipment supporting parks, cemeteries, streets and related operations.

Six months' experience with light equipment and a valid driver's license are required, along with a high school diploma. The role includes maintenance, equipment transport, traffic control and basic repairs.