Heavy Equipment Operator – Parks
City of Fort Wayne•Fort Wayne, IN
•Onsite
About The Position
This role involves operating heavy equipment to maintain and repair City parks in Fort Wayne, ensuring they remain safe and beautiful for the community. The position offers stable, year-round work outdoors on meaningful projects, along with excellent benefits and a City pension plan.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 5+ years' experience operating heavy equipment (dozers, graders, backhoes, etc.)
- Valid Indiana Driver's License
- Ability to obtain CDL Class A with air-brake endorsement within one year of hire
Responsibilities
- Operate bulldozers, backhoes, dump trucks, trenchers, graders, and other heavy equipment for park maintenance and repairs
- Perform grading, landscaping, drainage, and snow-removal tasks across City parks and facilities
- Maintain safe play surfaces, repair roads and sewers, and complete athletic field renovations
- Conduct basic equipment servicing and assist with training crew members
Benefits
- Stable year-round work
- Excellent benefits
- City pension plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
