Light Equipment Operator - Parks

Salary: $28.05 - $38.48 Hourly

Location : Faribault, MN

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 00247

Department: Parks and Recreation

Division: Parks

Opening Date: 09/11/2025

Closing Date: 9/26/2025 4:00 PM Central

Description

Semi-skilled work in the use of light to medium equipment in maintenance and construction work. Involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of a variety of equipment used in the construction and maintenance of parks and other municipal facilities; also includes physical labor.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Works under the general supervision of the Parks Superintendent and assumes delegated maintenance duties when assigned.

Operates and maintains light to medium equipment engaged in parks maintenance activities.

Performs parks maintenance such as: welding, patching, paving, crack sealing, seal coating, snow removal using single and tandem axle trucks, sign installation and maintenance, loading and hauling a variety of materials; street sanding and related tasks.

Performs routine repairs as needed and required unscheduled overtime, call back, and scheduled/unscheduled shift changes as required.

Install posts and signs to comply with Federal and State statues and light fixtures and related tasks.

Performs regular equipment inspections and maintains records of all maintenance activity.

Performs assigned labor tasks using various hand and power tools, such as: shovels, rakes, chain saws, jack hammers and other tools.

Perform other related duties as assigned, required or apparent.

EXAMPLES OF PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Performs assigned work in an efficient and timely manner.

Meets or exceeds annual department performance standards.

Deals with public and other employees in a courteous and tactful manner,

Operates and maintains city equipment in a responsible manner.

Typical Qualifications

DESIRED MINIMUM SKILLS & ABILITIES

High School graduate

Two years' experience in the operation of a variety of irrigation and maintenance systems

Possession of a Minnesota class A (CDL) with tanker endorsement and air brakes.PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Pesticide applicators license or ability to obtain in 1 year

MN DNR Tree Inspector license or ability to obtain in 1 year

Certified Playground Safety Inspector

Low Voltage experience

Supplemental Information

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Various types of motorized vehicles and equipment including but not limited to: welding equipment, dump trucks, snow plows, pickups, utility trucks, loaders, backhoes, boom truck, asphalt rollers, crack filling machine, portable air compressor, patch truck, skid-steers, tampers, compactors, cutoff saws, distributor, water pumps, air compressors, generators, common hand and power tools, gas detectors, computers, mobile radios and telephones.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to us hand to finger, handle, feel, operate, manipulate and grasp objects, tools or mechanical devices. The employee must reach, crawl, stoop stand, walk, climb, talk, kneel, see and smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and /or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities include: close vision, distant vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

The employee should display speaking skills to effectively communicate with parks staff, other city employees, and the general public. Writing/computer skills are necessary to document tasks completed and to prepare and complete time cards. Reading skills are necessary to read work orders, personnel correspondence and equipment operation manuals and maintenance records.

REASONING SKILLS:

The ability to apply principals of logic or practical thinking are needed to prioritize tasks, solve problems and perform tasks in an efficient and safe manner

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environments described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee occasionally works in all types of outside weather conditions. Temperatures will range from the bitterly cold to hot and humid conditions. The employee will work in confined spaces and open excavations. Working atmospheres may be toxic, humid, dusty, explosive or flammable.

The employee routinely works in the public right-of-way where there is vehicular traffic and equipment that is mechanically and/or hydraulically powered.

The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.

NOTE:

The duties listed above are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical extension of the position.

The job description does not constitute and employment agreement between the employee and the employer and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

In accordance with City policy and applicable law, the following deductions may be made from your payroll checks:

Federal and State withholding for taxes, Social Security, Medicare, pre-tax life insurance, garnishments, etc.

Statutorily required PERA contributions (Public Employee Retirement Association).

Insurance premiums for health, life, dental, STD, and other elected coverages.

Elected contributions to deferred compensation, H.S.A. funding, and flexible benefit programs.

Elected contributions to credit unions or other banks.