Light Equipment Operator

City of Maple Grove, MN; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Maple Grove, MN is seeking a dependable Light Equipment Operator for its Public Works team. The role involves operating a variety of construction and maintenance equipment to service city streets and infrastructure.

The position offers competitive compensation, year-round employment and opportunities to advance within the union contract, with a starting rate of $31.555/hourly and an annual salary around $65,634.40, with progressions up to $87,763.52.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year experience operating trucks and other light equipment.
• Minnesota Driver's License is required; must obtain CDL permit within 60 days of hire; MN CDL - Class A license must be obtained within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Raise, lower, rebuild, install, replace, and maintain manhole casings, storm sewer catch basins, and field drains, and perform related flood control activities.
• Prepare surfaces, perform crack sealing and minor asphalt patching, and maintain streets, parking lots, curbs, sidewalks, and parking ramps using light equipment.
• Plow sidewalks, streets, parking lots, and parking ramps and apply sand and salt using motorized vehicles and light equipment.
• Install and repair traffic signs and barricades, lay out and apply pavement markings using paint, machinery, and stencils, and flags/directs traffic as needed.
• Clear and grub sites, prepare ground for seed, sod, and plantings, and remove and dispose of debris; perform irrigation and landscape maintenance.
• Load, unload, and haul materials; perform routine driver-type vehicle maintenance; operate and maintain light equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of city and public properties.

Skills

Light equipment operation

Public works maintenance

Safety-focused

Education

High school diploma

MN Driver's License

CDL permit within 60 days

CDL Class A within 12 months

Job description

About Maple Grove, MN

Maple Grove is a dynamic community known for proactive planning, thoughtful growth, and an exceptional quality of life. Home to more than 73,000 residents and projected to grow to 90,000 by 2040, Maple Grove offers premier shopping and dining, miles of trails, beautiful parks and lakes, and year-round recreation and community events. As our community continues to grow, so does the opportunity to make an impact. The City of Maple Grove employs more than 900 employees who provide a wide range of services that help make Maple Grove an exceptional place to live, work, and play.

The Position

The City of Maple Grove is seeking a dependable and hardworking Light Equipment Operator to join our Public Works team. In this hands-on role, you will operate a variety of construction and maintenance equipment to help maintain city streets, roads, and other public infrastructure. We are looking for someone who is safety-minded, enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in doing quality work, and works well as part of a team. The ideal candidate is dependable, willing to take on a variety of tasks, and can be counted on to get the job done. Join a team that takes pride in maintaining one of the premier communities in Minnesota. The City of Maple Grove offers competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, stable year-round employment, and the opportunity to build a career while making a visible difference in a growing community.

Hiring Rate:$31.555/hourly, $65,634.40/annually*The hiring salary for this position is $65,634.40. You will be eligible to receive any cost of living and annual step increase as laid out in the union contract until you reach the maximum salary of $87,763.52.

Pre-employment requirements:

This position will require the successful completion of a background/driving history check, CDL clearing house (for current CDL holders), and a drug/medical screening.

Hiring Timeline

*Subject to Change*

Application window closes - September 7

Interviews & equipment testing - The week of September 21

Council Approval - October 5

Tentative start date - October 6

*Current members of the IUOE Local 49 Bargaining Unit with Maple Grove, will be considered for this vacancy before outside candidates*

• Raise, lower, rebuild, install, replace, and maintain manhole casings, storm sewer catch basins, and field drains, and perform related flood control activities.
• Prepare surfaces, perform crack sealing and minor asphalt patching, and maintain streets, parking lots, curbs, sidewalks, and parking ramps using light equipment.
• Plow sidewalks, streets, parking lots, and parking ramps and apply sand and salt using motorized vehicles and light equipment.
• Install and repair traffic signs and barricades, lay out and apply pavement markings using paint, machinery, and stencils, and flags/directs traffic as needed.
• Clear and grubs sites, prepare ground for seed, sod, and plantings, and remove and dispose of diseased or dead trees, shrubs, plants, and related debris, and pperform irrigation activities and related landscape maintenance.
• Load, unload, and haul materials; perform routine driver-type vehicle maintenance; and operate and maintain light equipment.
• Maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and overall condition of city and public properties, including streets, sidewalks, parking areas, and public spaces.

Knowledge of:

• Practices, procedures, equipment and materials used in public works maintenance and construction.
• Safe operation of motorized equipment.
• Operation of light construction and maintenance equipment.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  Successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.

Need to have:

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• One year experience operating trucks and other light equipment.
• Minnesota Driver's License is required and must have or obtain a Minnesota Commercial Driver's License (CDL) permit within 60 days from hire date, and the MN CDL - Class A license must be obtained within 12 months from date of hire.

Nice to have:

• Additional training or course work in intermediate or heavy maintenance operation
• Previous street maintenance experience in a local municipality
• Valid CDL Class A license
• Previous experience with irrigation
• Experience with light equipment machinery and tools

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

Field environment; exposure to inclement weather conditions; work around equipment; work in confined spaces and working long hours when needed.

Physical Conditions

Physical ability necessary to bend, stoop, twist, turn, kneel, lift and stand for prolonged periods of time, and work in confined spaces.