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Heavy Equipment Operator - Parks

City of Fort Wayne

Heavy Equipment Operator – Parks

Do You Love Operating Heavy Equipment to Keep Fort Wayne Parks Safe and Beautiful?

What You'll Do

  • 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

Must-Have Qualifications

  • 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

Why Join Us

  • Contribute to keeping Fort Wayne's parks safe, beautiful, and ready for the community
  • Work outdoors using your skills on meaningful projects
  • Enjoy stable year-round work with excellent benefits and a City pension plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of applicable drug screening, physical examination, and background checks.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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