Laborer Trades & Equipment

About the role

This position assists management in directing and managing the operations of Parks and Trails facilities and performs daily activities involved with facility development and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical knowledge in the development and maintenance of sites and facilities to provide safe, high-quality facilities for public use.
• Perform routine inspections and repairs on equipment to maintain safe operating conditions.
• Operate or direct the use of heavy equipment to construct and service facilities, ensuring safe and high-quality facilities for public use.
• Represent Parks and Trails and DNR by providing information to the public.
• Complete safety and other job-related training and ensure accountability for safe performance of tasks according to established safety procedures.
• Affirm responsibility for safety and accountability for safety performance to reduce injuries and equipment damage.
• Complete other duties as assigned to meet department objectives.

Requirements

• Current possession of a valid Class A license or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in trades work and construction.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain medium & heavy motorized equipment, including heavy equipment.
• Ability to service, perform minor repairs, and make adjustments to machinery and equipment, including general maintenance and repair of buildings.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal directions to interpret, communicate, and carry out verbal assignments safely and efficiently.
• Strength and agility to load, operate, and repair equipment and materials.
• Endurance to perform tasks under extreme environmental conditions such as heat, cold, rain, snow, sun, and wind.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to communicate orally to staff/visitors, etc.
• Ability to solve problems, make decisions, work safely, and effectively with others.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in equipment operation and maintenance of equipment such as trucks, trailers, mowers, chainsaws, boats, ATV's, snowmobiles, and other related equipment.
• Two years of experience in heavy equipment operation and maintenance of equipment such as skid steers, tractors, backhoe loaders, excavators, dozers, and other related equipment.
• Technical school certificates, licensure, or degrees in one or more of the following: heavy equipment operation, carpentry, construction, electrical repair, plumbing, masonry, small engine repair/automotive, or HVAC.
• Knowledge and/or experience in natural resource management fields such as parks and recreation, forestry, wildlife management, hydrology.
• Experience providing lead work direction/assigning tasks/ensuring completion.