Equipment Operator II - VPA (IN, South Bend)

City of South Bend; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the City of South Bend as a Park Equipment Operator, where you will operate a variety of light and heavy equipment for park maintenance. Your role includes mowing, snow plowing, and transporting equipment. Ideal candidates are physically fit and possess strong communication skills, with a high school diploma or equivalent preferred. A Commercial Driver’s License (Class A CDL) is essential for this role.

Benefits

Pre-employment drug screen

Background check required

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in operating light and heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of park department maintenance and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks, mowers, and heavy equipment for park maintenance.
• Maintain records of daily work and transport equipment to sites.
• Perform strenuous physical labor under various conditions.

Skills

Communication

Physical stamina

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial Driver’s License (Class A CDL)

Job description

SALARY: up to $21.15 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY:

Operate all park department related light equipment. Transport heavy equipment to and from job sites. Operates heavy equipment when qualified, as needed when heavy equipment operators are unavailable. Performs Park department duties as assigned.

As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend, you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our Core Values: Excellence, Accountability, Innovation, Inclusion, and Empowerment as you carry out our primary employee expectations: Champion Values & Organizational Pride, Champion Operational Excellence, Make Sound Decisions, Embrace Coaching and Accountability, Communicate with Excellence, Value Diverse People and Perspectives, Embrace Personal Development, Exhibit a Positive Attitude and Own Your Health, Wellness & Safety

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Not applicable

SCHEDULE & RATE:

Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-3:30 pm. Schedule may vary based on operational needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected.

• Operate 4 X 4 trucks with plow, all riding mowers, lawn boys, weed eaters, tractors, flatbed trucks, dump trucks.
• Assist in all park department projects using light and related equipment.
• Duties include mowing, hauling, snow plowing, and park related maintenance of all facilities.
• Open and close facilities as needed.
• Ability to work with other departments on various projects
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Ability to work independently and make necessary work-related decisions
• Maintain records of daily work.
• Transport various heavy equipment to job sites using different combination vehicles.
• Operates backhoe, bobcat, dozer, loader, flail mower as needed.

NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

· Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or equivalent education preferred.
• 1 years’ experience in operating light and heavy equipment.
• Any equivalent combination of relative education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for extended periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and public.
• Must have knowledge of the park department maintenance and safety procedures.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATION:

• Must have Commercial Driver’s License (Class A CDL) Endorsement

EQUIPMENT:

Pickup trucks, miscellaneous hand and power tools, tractors, flatbed trucks, dump trucks, 4 X 4 snow equipment, riding mowers, backhoe, bobcat, loader, dozer, flail mower.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing this job's duties, the employee is often required to sit, walk, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. While performing the duties of this job, the employee constantly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works in high precarious places and in frequently exposed to wet and/or humid condition, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, except when operating power equipment.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The City of South Bend is an at will employer.

REQUIRED:

Pre-Employment Drug Screen

Employee Background check

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer