Equipment Operator Junior Grade - Parks

Town of Trumbull; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking local government as an Equipment Operator, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing public parks and recreation areas. This position requires proficiency in operating various construction equipment, ensuring safety compliance, and performing minor repairs. With a focus on teamwork and community service, you will work under the guidance of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, contributing to a vibrant and well-maintained environment for residents. If you have a passion for public service and the skills to operate essential machinery, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience operating construction equipment, including one year on specific equipment.
• Knowledge of servicing minor repairs and applying OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate various construction equipment for maintenance and repair of parks.
• Perform minor repairs and maintain equipment in good working condition.

Skills

Operation of construction equipment

Minor repairs to equipment

Understanding OSHA regulations

Ability to follow instructions

Maintenance and repair of parks

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Small bucket payloader

Skid-steer loader

Rubber track excavators

Small backhoe

Ditch-digger

Mechanical sweepers

Trucks

Job description

TOWN OF TRUMBULL

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

JUNIOR GRADE

PARKS

1. Performs assigned tasks involving the operation of less complex construction and/or maintenance equipment such as small bucket payloader, skid-steer loader, rubber track excavators, small backhoe, ditch-digger, rollers, mechanical sweepers, trucks, etc., in the maintenance, repair and construction of parks, recreation areas and public grounds.
2. Makes running repairs and maintains equipment in operating condition.
3. Makes required reports.
4. Does any work of Highway Equipment Operator Junior Grade or lower classification.
5. Works in all kinds of weather.
6. Must be proficient in all duties of lower classified Maintainers and miscellaneous related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

1. Considerable knowledge of techniques of operating construction equipment such as payloaders, backhoes, trucks, sweepers, etc.
2. Knowledge of methods and materials used in servicing minor repairs to equipment.
3. Considerable knowledge of and the ability to apply OSHA regulations, policies, rules, precautions and practices to promote a safe work environment and avoid injuries to personnel and equipment.
4. Ability to understand written and oral instruction.
5. Considerable knowledge of maintenance, repair and construction of parks, recreation areas and public grounds.
6. Must possess current valid Connecticut CDL, Class A (Commercial Driver’s License).

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

High School Graduate or GED and not less than three (3) years experience in the operation of construction equipment of which one (1) year must have been in the skilled operation of one particular piece of equipment listed in the job duties section above. Internal candidates only may substitute for experience a demonstrated and tested proficiency in the skilled operation of construction equipment as determined by Parks / Highway supervisors.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under direction of Superintendent of Parks and Recreation or his designee.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

As designated supervisor, directs tasks performed by one or more maintainers of same or lower grade.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

(PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS)

GENERAL INFORMATION ON THIS EXAMINATION

PARTS WEIGHTS

Practical Examination 70%

Experience & Training 30%

100%

Each candidate must have had the required experience and training to be eligible for this position. Before final certification, each applicant must successfully pass a drug test. This examination will be conducted for the Town of Trumbull by the Trumbull Civil Service Board within the authority of Section 7-413 of the 1959 revision of the State of CT. Please notify the Civil Service office in advance of the examination of any disability which may require special accommodation. Anyone claiming Veterans' Preference must bring original DD 214 document.

As an applicant for employment, you are a consumer with rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. As part of the employment process, including for determinations related to initial employment, the Town may obtain from a consumer reporting agency, a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on you as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Applicants must be citizens of the United States or must present proper authorization to work in the United States by the closing date.

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