Equipment Operator II - Mountain Parks - Denver Parks and Recreation
About The Position
Denver Parks & Recreation is seeking a full-time Park Operations Equipment Operator II whose focus will be on waste collection in parks along with other duties as assigned. In this position, you will operate light- to medium-sized industrial equipment such as trash trucks, a bobcat, and dump trucks while performing parks maintenance operations. You will also be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of equipment and a variety of tools, inspecting equipment for safety issues, performing preventative and basic maintenance, and keeping trip records. Additionally, you will perform various park maintenance and landscaping duties, interact with the public, and perform snow removal operations when necessary.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET, or TASC Certificate
- Three (3) years of general labor experience which must include two (2) years of experience operating light to medium sized equipment
- Requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL "B") with appropriate endorsements at the time of application.
- Requires a valid Commerical Driver's License (CDL "A") at time of application.
- Must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with parks maintenance operations and basic construction knowledge
- Manual transmission endorsement within 6 months of hire
- CDL Tanker Endorsement within 6 months of hire
Responsibilities
- Operate light- to medium-sized industrial equipment such as trash trucks, a bobcat, dump trucks, etc. while performing parks maintenance operations and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of equipment and a variety of tools
- Inspect equipment for items affecting its safe operation and complete a pre/post-trip inspection as defined by federal guidelines; perform preventative maintenance, basic maintenance, and minor repairs to equipment
- Observe on-board instruments while operating equipment and take routine corrective action if malfunctions are indicated
- Keep trip records and logs, report defects, accidents, damages, or traffic violations
- Perform various park maintenance and landscaping duties such as trash and debris removal, graffiti removal, repairs in response to vandalism, power washing, etc.
- Interact with the public in a courteous and respectful manner; form strong and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Perform snow removal operations when necessary
Benefits
- A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
- 457B Retirement Plan
- 140 hours of PTO earned within first year
- 12 paid holidays
- 1 personal holiday
- 1 Wellness Day
- 1 volunteer day per year
- Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
