Equipment Operator II - Landscaping

Equipment Operator II – Landscaping

Chesapeake Parks, Recreation, and Tourism is seeking a skilled Equipment Operator II to support the maintenance and enhancement of the City’s parks, athletic fields, and public green spaces.

• Operate and maintain equipment such as dump trucks, front‑end loaders, backhoes, tractors with attachments, specialized mowers, top dressers, and small graders.
• Perform landscaping and grounds maintenance including grading, digging, mowing, trimming, planting, fertilizing, pruning, and mulching.
• Support athletic field preparation, renovation, and upkeep.
• Remove trees, stumps, roots, debris and dead vegetation as needed.
• Identify and report minor equipment maintenance needs; assist with repairs, construction, inspections, and maintenance of park amenities, facilities, signage, walkways, roads and parking areas.
• Conduct safety inspections of parks, recreational facilities, sidewalks and event sites to ensure timely repairs.
• Provide custodial duties such as litter and trash removal and restroom cleaning and stocking.
• Support event preparation and logistics, including setup and breakdown of tents, barricades and recreational equipment.
• Deliver responsive customer service in alignment with the City’s Customer Service Initiative.
• Collaborate with city departments, contractors, volunteer groups and community partners.
• Monitor contractor work to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.

• High school diploma or GED; high school completion is required.
• Minimum six months of related full‑time equivalent experience.
• Valid driver’s license in compliance with City driving standards.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A (required).
• Pesticide Applicator Certification within one year of employment.
• Drug screening for marijuana (including medical marijuana certification if applicable).
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

• Certification for operating medium to heavy equipment.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Basic computer and email proficiency.
• Customer service experience.
• Knowledge of basic construction guidelines and principles.
• Existing Pesticide Applicator Certification.

Sign‑on bonus up to $3,000 and an annual CDL stipend up to $4,000.

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 7 am to 3:30 pm; occasional evenings, weekends and holidays.

Pay: $48,170 annually; salary based on qualifications and experience.

Work Site:
Chesapeake, VA (various recreational and park facilities).