Nighttime Park Operations Equipment Operator - Denver Parks & Recreation

Company: City of Denver
Location: Denver
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

About Our Job Denver Parks & Recreation is seeking a Nighttime Parks Operations Equipment Operator I to be responsible for operating a variety of equipment in support of downtown parks maintenance to ensure the safety and enjoyment of parks users. The schedule will be Monday - Friday, 10:00 p.m.-8:30 a.m. This position will report to 3375 Park Ave. W., Denver CO, 80216. This position is eligible for nighttime shift differential pay at 12% of the current hourly rate. This position will receive extensive training on widely applicable skills and will provide an opportunity to grow within the City. Job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: * Operate light- to medium-sized industrial equipment such as a bobcat, small dump trucks, and trash trucks, while performing parks maintenance operations and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of equipment and a variety of tools * Inspect equipment for items affecting its safe operation and complete a pre/post trip inspection as defined by federal guidelines; perform preventative maintenance, basic maintenance and minor repairs to equipment * Observe on-board instruments while operating equipment and take routine corrective action if malfunctions are indicated * Keep trip records and logs, report defects, accidents, damages or traffic violations * Perform various park maintenance and landscaping duties such as trash and debris removal, graffiti removal, repairs in response to vandalism, and power washing * Interact with the public in a courteous and respectful manner; form strong and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders * Perform snow removal operations About You We are looking for a dedicated and reliable professional who is adept with safety considerations. Additionally, our ideal candidate will have: * Experience with parks maintenance operations * Strong decision-making skills * Tanker endorsement preferred but not required We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualification: * Education: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate * Experience: Two (2) years of general labor experience which must include six (6) months of experience operating light to medium sized equipment * Licensures/Certification(s): This job requires driving. Requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL "B") with appropriate endorsements at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment * Equivalency: Additional appropriate experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirements About Everything Else Job Profile CJ1904 Equipment Operator I To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $19.37 - $28.28 Starting Pay $19.37 - $23.83/hour based on experience and education Agency Parks and Recreation Assessment Requirement Performance Test The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.

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