Equipment Operator 3 - Trash Management

City of St. Joseph • St. Joseph, MO

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About The Position

The Equipment Operator III Trash Management operates medium to heavy machinery to maintain parks and parkways. The role transports trash and debris to the landfill, mows and trims parks and boulevards, and supports construction, facility renovation, and general park maintenance work. The employee may occasionally supervise prison work-release inmates and assist with equipment delivery for city-sponsored events and projects. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three or more years of experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Skills in effective operation of necessary equipment.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety requirements associated with equipment operation.
• Ability to work at elevated heights up to 70 feet.
• Ability to ride and operate tractors and mowers for extended periods.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions and perform tasks with minimum supervision.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 50 to 75 pounds and assist in lifting objects weighing more than 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate a packer truck to transport trash and debris to the landfill.
• Operate tractors with hydraulic lifts, arm-reach mowers, and other attached accessories to mow and trim parks and boulevards.
• Operate equipment including a bobcat with attachments, backhoe, highloader, mowers, and polecat.
• Assist with construction projects, new facilities, and renovation of existing facilities.
• Occasionally supervise prison work-release inmates.
• Help with general maintenance of the park system.
• Remove snow and perform storm cleanup at park facilities.
• Assist with equipment delivery for city-sponsored events and projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Attend a work-release supervisor training class annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED