Equipment Operator I

Description Build a Better Community-One Project at a Time! Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, operating heavy equipment, and seeing the results of your hard work every day? Join our Public Works team as an Equipment Operator and play an essential role in keeping our community safe, clean, and running smoothly all year long. From maintaining roads and parks to responding during snowstorms and community events, no two days are the same. If you take pride in teamwork, problem-solving, and serving the public, we'd love to hear from you! What You'll Do As an Equipment Operator, you'll help maintain and improve City infrastructure while operating a variety of equipment and vehicles. Responsibilities include: Operating heavy and light equipment to maintain and repair streets, storm sewers, ditches, parks, and public properties. Performing road maintenance including patching, paving, concrete work, and guardrail installation. Setting up safe work zones and traffic control while following all safety regulations. Maintaining parks, rights-of-way, public buildings, and other City facilities through mowing, landscaping, repairs, and general maintenance. Trimming and removing trees using specialized equipment including bucket trucks, chainsaws, and chippers. Operating snowplows, loaders, skid steers, and de-icing equipment to keep roads and sidewalks safe during winter weather. Operating equipment such as street sweepers, front-end loaders, and other specialized machinery. Assisting other City departments during emergencies, natural disasters, special projects, and mutual aid efforts. What We're Looking For We're seeking dependable, safety-minded individuals who enjoy working as part of a team and aren't afraid of hard work. Requirements Minimum Qualifications Valid Michigan Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL Group A with N (Tanker) endorsement) and current medical certification. High school diploma or equivalent. Experience in heavy equipment operation and general maintenance. Municipal Public Works experience is a plus. Snow removal experience is desirable. Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, emergency call-ins, and extended overtime during winter weather events, natural disasters, and City activities. (Regular work hours are M-F 7am-3:30pm) The Ideal Candidate Will Have Strong mechanical aptitude and equipment operating skills. A commitment to workplace safety and safe equipment operation. Excellent communication and customer service skills. The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment. Good judgment, professionalism, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities. Basic computer skills for daily job functions. Physical Requirements An employee in this position is required to regularly work in the field directly participating in heavy manual labor or observing work in progress. While in the field, the employee is required to operate light and heavy equipment and access work sites including confined spaces. Work sites may involve fumes, dust, chemical or other hazardous materials, loud machinery and equipment and other dangers. An employee in this position must have the strength, stamina and physical coordination needed to perform heavy manual labor and skilled equipment operation in outside weather conditions, including prolonged exposure to extreme heat and cold. City of Walker Michigan