Public Works Equipment Operator I — Outdoor Maintenance Pro

City of Muskogee; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Muskogee seeks a Public Works Equipment Operator I to perform unskilled and semiskilled tasks in maintaining city facilities, water distribution systems, streets, and sewers. You may operate backhoes, loaders, and other equipment and perform mowing when not operating machinery.

Responsibilities include manual labor, lawn care, snow/ice program support, and tree removal. Work is outdoors; drug screening and ADA accommodations apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred but not required; one year of experience in operating trucks and light to medium construction equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications; good knowledge of manual labor work practices and safety precautions.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; operate mechanical tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• May operate backhoe, front-end loader, bobcat, forklift, street broom water truck, bulldozer, tractor, sign post driver, and other light to medium construction equipment.
• Performs skilled service and maintenance as mowing activities when not engaged in equipment operation.
• Use a lawn mower and power tools to trim grass and edge areas; operate leaf blowers and gather debris.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Trucks and light to medium equipment operation

Job description

City of Muskogee seeks a Public Works Equipment Operator I to perform unskilled and semiskilled tasks in maintaining city facilities, water distribution systems, streets, and sewers. You may operate backhoes, loaders, and other equipment and perform mowing when not operating machinery.

Responsibilities include manual labor, lawn care, snow/ice program support, and tree removal. Work is outdoors; drug screening and ADA accommodations apply.