Equipment Operator II - Public Works (Backhoe/Loader)

City of Springfield (MO); Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Springfield (MO) seeks an Equipment Operator II to operate a range of medium weight equipment for construction, repair, and maintenance on roads, sewers, grounds and facilities. This is an internal posting for planning purposes and testing will be finalized after the posting closes.

The role requires CDL Class B with airbrakes, 18 months of equipment operation experience, and may require endorsements depending on assignments. Testing phases include skills tests and candidate evaluation.

Qualifications

• 18 months of experience in operating equipment for construction/maintenance projects.
• 12 months operating equipment equivalent to Maintenance Worker classification (dump trucks, skid-steer, etc.).
• Endorsements such as tanker or Class A may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium weight equipment and vehicles for public works projects.
• Assist in testing and evaluation phases as part of the hiring process.
• Support maintenance and repair work on roads, sewers, grounds, parks and facilities.

Skills

Equipment operation

CDL Class B

Construction experience

Education

CDL Certification (Class B with airbrakes)

Job description

City of Springfield (MO) seeks an Equipment Operator II to operate a range of medium weight equipment for construction, repair, and maintenance on roads, sewers, grounds and facilities. This is an internal posting for planning purposes and testing will be finalized after the posting closes.

The role requires CDL Class B with airbrakes, 18 months of equipment operation experience, and may require endorsements depending on assignments. Testing phases include skills tests and candidate evaluation.