Light Equipment Operator - Street

City of Aberdeen•Aberdeen, SD

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Light Equipment Operator works in the Public Works Street Department, operating assigned vehicles and light equipment to maintain and repair city infrastructure and properties. The work includes street, alley, parking lot, sidewalk, and curb maintenance; cleaning and repair; and support for sanitation and snow operations. The role also involves maintaining assigned equipment, conducting vehicle inspections, assisting with traffic control, and performing related duties. The position reports to the Foreman - Street and is classified as nonexempt. The 2026 wage is $23.59 per hour. Work is performed both in an office and outdoors, sometimes in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and moving machinery, and must use protective equipment such as masks, goggles, and gloves. New hires must live within 40 miles of city limits unless the City Manager grants specific approval. The position was posted November 4, 2026, with a closing date of November 18, 2026.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED.
Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with completion of high school or equivalent.
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work and answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with two years of experience or service.
Obtain and maintain, within six months of employment, a valid South Dakota commercial driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated: Class B with Airbrakes and N-Tanker Endorsement.
Ability to operate assigned vehicles, trucks, and light equipment; use hand and power tools; organize and prioritize work; and communicate orally and in writing.
Must reside within 40 miles of city limits unless specifically approved by the City Manager.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain light to medium equipment for the maintenance and repair of city streets, alleys, parking lots, sidewalks, curbs, and other city properties.
Perform asphalt repair, patching, sealing, overlays, and other street and alley maintenance and repairs.
Safely operate assigned vehicles and equipment used for daily maintenance and cleaning, including dump trucks, sand/salt spreaders, rollers, brooms, patching equipment, front-end loaders, air compressors, air hammers, snow removal equipment, and mowers.
Follow safety, departmental, and traffic laws and rules while operating and maintaining assigned equipment.
Operate power and hand tools and perform semi-skilled and unskilled manual labor, including cleaning streets, alleys, curbs, and parking lots; picking up litter; routine gutter and curb cleaning and repair; and loading and unloading materials.
Serve as a flagman and assist patch crews.
Clean, maintain, and repair equipment and tools; maintain assigned vehicles and equipment and perform pre- and post-trip inspections.
Operate moderately complex equipment and assist sanitation crews, including assisting with solid-waste collection.
Assist with traffic control at work sites and with snow operations.
Perform related duties as assigned.