Equipment Operator 3 - Trash Management

City of St. Joseph•Saint Joseph, MO

About The Position

The Equipment Operator III works in the Parks, Recreation & Civic Facilities Department’s Park Maintenance Division, operating medium to heavy machinery to maintain parks and parkways. The role operates equipment to transport trash and debris, mow and trim parks and boulevards, and support construction, facility renovation, and city events. It also includes general park maintenance, snow and storm cleanup, and occasional supervision of prison work-release inmates. Work is primarily outdoors in varying weather and may require overnight or day travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three or more years of experience.
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.

Responsibilities

Operate a packer truck to transport trash and debris to the landfill.
Operate tractors with hydraulic lifts, arm-reach mowers, and other attachments to mow and trim parks and boulevards.
Operate equipment including a bobcat and attachments, backhoe, highloader, mowers, and polecat.
Assist with construction projects, new facilities, and renovations 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 delivering equipment for city-sponsored events and projects.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Attend an annual work-release supervisor training class.