Parks Maintenance Equipment Operator I

City of Fayetteville; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fayetteville is seeking an Equipment Operator I to support Parks, Recreation & Maintenance by operating light construction and other equipment across parks, cemeteries, streets, and related facilities in Fayetteville, NC. The role includes mowing, equipment transport, and minor repairs to keep city properties functional and safe.

Applicants will perform preventive maintenance, maintain logs, and may direct traffic around work zones.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience involving the skilled operation of light construction and maintenance equipment.
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license and ability to maintain insurability.

Responsibilities

• Operate light construction power-driven equipment, such as tractors, riding mowers, push-mowers, small dump trucks, solid waste collection vehicles and a variety of other equipment in support of maintenance, solid waste and construction operations.
• Participate in the repair and maintenance of city owned properties such as parks, cemeteries, city streets, roads, alleyways, bus shelters, benches, solar lights, bus stop signs and/or drainage systems.
• Perform additional grounds maintenance, construction and maintenance tasks such as mowing, clearing fence lines of obstructions, seeding, weeding, truck driving, and a variety of minor repair activities.
• Identify equipment needs for each assigned project; transport and deliver equipment to and from construction sites or bus stop locations; maintain equipment; inspect equipment prior to use; secure equipment following use.
• Maintain records and logs of all work performed and complete basic preventive maintenance on light equipment as required.
• Transport construction equipment and materials as needed.
• Install street barricades and cones prior to the performance of activities; direct and control traffic around work sites.
• Perform routine repairs to plumbing, electrical and mechanical fixtures and equipment.

Skills

Equipment operation

Basic maintenance

Traffic control

Vehicle handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Fayetteville is seeking an Equipment Operator I to support Parks, Recreation & Maintenance by operating light construction and other equipment across parks, cemeteries, streets, and related facilities in Fayetteville, NC. The role includes mowing, equipment transport, and minor repairs to keep city properties functional and safe.

Applicants will perform preventive maintenance, maintain logs, and may direct traffic around work zones.