Public Service Worker - Parks - Blaine

Job Posting

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for operating light and heavy equipment on project sites in an assigned department. Responsibilities may include providing work direction to labor support; regularly performing basic heavy equipment operation; and performing tasks associated with assigned projects such as repairing streets, forestry tasks, maintaining athletic fields, parks maintenance and snow removal.

Hiring Range: $33.90 to $35.83 per hour per  I.U.O.E., Local 49 contract depending upon qualifications.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Three years' maintenance and equipment operation or related experience.
• Current Minnesota Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brake and tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience plowing with single tandem axle dump truck with wing.
• Experience working with asphalt.
• Experience in arboriculture including use of chainsaws and other forestry equipment.
• Athletic field maintenance experience.
• Irrigation experience.
• Ability to obtain certifications as required by supervisor.