Equipment Operator I - Parks, Recreation, and Maintenance
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $17.50
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Job Description
The City of Fayetteville is a vibrant municipal government entity committed to maintaining and improving the quality of life for its residents through various public service departments. Among these departments, the Parks, Recreation & Maintenance department stands out as a cornerstone of community well-being, responsible for maintaining parks, cemeteries, streets, and other city-owned properties. This department plays a crucial role in ensuring that public spaces such as parks, airport grounds, transit stops, and solid waste collection areas are safe, clean, and well-maintained for all citizens to enjoy.
With a focus on both environmental stewardship and community service, the City of... Show More
With a focus on both environmental stewardship and community service, the City of... Show More
Job Requirements
- Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade
- Six months of experience operating light construction and maintenance equipment
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability
- Ability to operate various types of light construction and maintenance equipment
- Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to follow safety protocols and instructions
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as mowing, loading, and minor repairs
Job Qualifications
- Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade
- Six months of experience operating light construction and maintenance equipment in parks, horticulture, cemetery maintenance, street repair, transit operations or related field
- Ability to maintain insurability and possession of a valid driver’s license
- Knowledge of safety practices and equipment maintenance
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Job Duties
- Operate light construction power-driven equipment, such as tractors, riding mowers, push-mowers, small dump trucks, solid waste collection vehicles and other equipment in support of maintenance and construction operations
- Participate in the repair and maintenance of city owned properties including parks, cemeteries, city streets, roads, alleys, bus shelters, benches, solar lights, bus stop signs and drainage systems
- Perform grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, clearing fence lines, seeding, weeding and minor repairs
- Identify equipment needs for projects and transport equipment to and from sites
- Maintain and inspect equipment, perform basic preventive maintenance and secure equipment after use
- Install street barricades and cones and direct traffic around work sites
- Perform routine repairs to plumbing, electrical, and mechanical fixtures and equipment
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