Light Equipment Operator

City of Maple Grove•Maple Grove 55369, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Maple Grove is seeking a dependable and hardworking Light Equipment Operator to join our Public Works team. In this hands-on role, you will operate a variety of construction and maintenance equipment to help maintain city streets, roads, and other public infrastructure. We are looking for someone who is safety-minded, enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in doing quality work, and works well as part of a team. The ideal candidate is dependable, willing to take on a variety of tasks, and can be counted on to get the job done. Join a team that takes pride in maintaining one of the premier communities in Minnesota. The City of Maple Grove offers competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, stable year-round employment, and the opportunity to build a career while making a visible difference in a growing community.

Requirements

High school diploma, or equivalent.
One year experience operating trucks and other light equipment.
Minnesota Driver's License is required and must have or obtain a Minnesota Commercial Driver's License (CDL) permit within 60 days from hire date, and the MN CDL - Class A license must be obtained within 12 months from date of hire.
Knowledge of practices, procedures, equipment and materials used in public works maintenance and construction.
Knowledge of safe operation of motorized equipment.
Knowledge of operation of light construction and maintenance equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam.

Nice To Haves

Additional training or course work in intermediate or heavy maintenance operation
Previous street maintenance experience in a local municipality
Valid CDL Class A license
Previous experience with irrigation
Experience with light equipment machinery and tools

Responsibilities

Raise, lower, rebuild, install, replace, and maintain manhole casings, storm sewer catch basins, and field drains, and perform related flood control activities.
Prepare surfaces, perform crack sealing and minor asphalt patching, and maintain streets, parking lots, curbs, sidewalks, and parking ramps using light equipment.
Plow sidewalks, streets, parking lots, and parking ramps and apply sand and salt using motorized vehicles and light equipment.
Install and repair traffic signs and barricades, lay out and apply pavement markings using paint, machinery, and stencils, and flags/directs traffic as needed.
Clear and grubs sites, prepare ground for seed, sod, and plantings, and remove and dispose of diseased or dead trees, shrubs, plants, and related debris, and perform irrigation activities and related landscape maintenance.
Load, unload, and haul materials; perform routine driver-type vehicle maintenance; and operate and maintain light equipment.
Maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and overall condition of city and public properties, including streets, sidewalks, parking areas, and public spaces.