Title: Equipment Operator-Parks

The City of Beloit is now accepting applications for the Equipment Operator- Parks position in the Parks and Recreation Division of the Public Works Department.

This position is responsible for performing, as an individual or as a member of a team, the provision of grounds maintenance within city parks, green spaces, and/or city-owned property and facilities. Under supervision, performs skilled manual labor including mowing, trimming, tree trimming/removal, stump removal, landscaping, and ballfield prep and repair.

This position works Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. A valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
3. Class B Commercial Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within six months of hire.
4. Certification in FEMA IS-100 and FEMA IS-700 or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
5. A minimum of one (1) year of responsible work experience, with experience in mowing, grounds maintenance, landscaping, construction, tree pruning and related tree-care activities, including manual and semi-skilled work.
6. Other combinations of training and/or experience which can be demonstrated to result in the possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position will also be considered.

Equal opportunity employer