Park Maintenance Equipment Operator III

City of St Joseph; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

City of St. Joseph is seeking an Equipment Operator III Trash Management to maintain parks and parkways with medium to heavy machinery. Position requires operating trash trucks, tractors, mowers, and related equipment.

The role involves occasional supervision of inmates, outdoor work in varying weather, and adherence to safety protocols. High school diploma and CDL or ability to obtain CDL within 90 days are required. Salary is listed and position closes when filled.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three or more years of experience required.
• Valid Class A CDL required or must obtain within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operates park maintenance equipment as part of routine duties.
• Operates packer truck to transport trash and debris to the landfill.
• Operates tractors with hydraulic lifts, arm reach mowers or attachments for mowing and trimming.
• Operates bobcat, backhoe, highloader, mowers and polecat as needed.
• Assists on construction projects, new facilities, and renovation of existing facilities.
• Supervises prison work release inmates occasionally.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Work at height

Tractor/mower operation

Flexible hours

Instruction following

CDL required

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

City of St. Joseph is seeking an Equipment Operator III Trash Management to maintain parks and parkways with medium to heavy machinery. Position requires operating trash trucks, tractors, mowers, and related equipment.

The role involves occasional supervision of inmates, outdoor work in varying weather, and adherence to safety protocols. High school diploma and CDL or ability to obtain CDL within 90 days are required. Salary is listed and position closes when filled.