Seasonal Equipment Operator

Operate a wide variety of mobile equipment of up to 50,000 lbs GVW to perform lawn, tree, waste removal, grounds and road maintenance duties. Position is temporary lasting up to six (6) months, with expected duration from mid-April through mid-October, depending on work location and weather conditions.  May be assigned a modified workweek and workday that may include days, nights, holidays, and weekends.  Working hours are generally 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM or 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.

Performs under the general supervision of the Crew Leader, Foreman and/or Park Operations Manger and is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:
Essential Duties:

• Safely drive and operate trucks of up to 50,000 lbs GVW for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB).
• Perform grounds maintenance including mowing MPRB property, such as regional parks and ball fields.  
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment as necessary.
• Perform manual labor including loading and unloading trucks and working with maintenance and forestry crews outside of the truck.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to navigate City of Minneapolis streets using a map or device with GPS to find work locations.
• Work in a team environment as part of the Park Maintenance or Forestry crew.
• Perform and foster an environment of safe work practices and report safety issues promptly to appropriate staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Training and Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old at time of hire.
• Valid MN Class B or Class A Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement (an applicant who does not have a tanker endorsement will be required to go to the Minnesota DMV and obtain a tanker endorsement prior to a final job offer).
• Must have at least 2 years experience driving trucks of at least 26,001 lbs GVW.

• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, driving, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.
• The ability to safely operate motor vehicles and both small and large equipment as incumbents are subject to local travel to and from work locations on city streets and public grounds. 
• The ability to remain in a sitting or standing position for extended periods of time.
• The incumbent may be required to traverse on rough, uneven terrain, as well as wet and slippery surfaces. 
• Considerable amount of outdoor work: Handles pesticides and hydraulic fluids. Exposure to toxic materials and hazardous items such as hypodermic syringes, vermin, decaying materials, etc. while assigned to trash removal. Potential of injury due to falling objects.

• Proper operation of vehicles and equipment including, but not limited to, vehicles requiring a CDL, mowers, water trucks, clam trucks, dump trucks, chippers, aerial tower trucks, flatbeds, weed harvester, front-end loader and other equipment as needed.
• Proper operation of hand and power tools.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:
A criminal background check is necessary for positions with this job title.  Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, the applicant will be asked to sign an informed consent allowing the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to obtain their criminal history in connection with the positions sought.  View the MPRB Background Check Policy at https://www.minneapolisparks.org/_asset/9585u2/2013-Background-Check-Policy.pdf. 
Upon receiving a conditional offer, applicants must also successfully pass a DOT-required pre-employment physical examination with work simulation and drug screen paid for by the MPRB.  

HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants must complete an online application with supplemental questions at www.minneapolisparks.org/jobs.  Applicants may choose to attach a cover letter or resume to their application; however, it is not a substitute for the completed application and supplemental questions. References, including verification of employment and work performance, may be considered. Prior discipline and performance may be considered.  This position is open until filled.  

The MPRB is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The MPRB is a tobacco-free workplace and park system