Equipment Operator III

The Role

We are recruiting for our Equipment Operator III position, where you can work outdoors, learn valuable trade skills, and be part of a crew that looks out for each other. Team members work in small crews operating tools and specialized equipment while maintaining streams and public spaces across the city.

Responsibilities

• Operates complex heavy equipment to perform digging, grading, trenching, loading, and material movement for City infrastructure and maintenance projects.
• Plans and executes work to ensure accurate grading, slopes, and placement while minimizing impact to property and avoiding underground utilities.
• Identifies equipment needs; transports, inspects, and secures equipment before and after use.
• Operates backhoes, motor graders, excavators, and boom mowers for construction, maintenance, and right-of-way work, including hard-to-reach areas.
• Performs basic preventive maintenance and maintains daily logs and records of completed work.
• Assists crews with general labor tasks, including digging, grading, and handling materials and equipment.
• Ensures safe work zones by following safety procedures, monitoring surroundings, directing traffic, and placing appropriate signage and barriers.
• Assists with storm response, special events, and other assigned duties.
• Provides guidance and training to lower-level staff.

Requirements

This is a strong fit for hardworking, dependable people who want to learn new skills, grow their career, and move up through experience and initiative.

Qualifications

Requires a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and must be able to pass a drug test and background check. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of relevant experience in heavy equipment operation. Must be able to lift 50 lbs and stand/walk for long periods of time.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to operate heavy machinery with precision and accuracy.

Benefits

Includes opportunities to earn a CDL, CPR/First Aid certifications, heavy equipment training, and cross-training across multiple operational teams.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate project needs.