Parks Construction Operator I

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates light and heavy equipment in landscaping, grading, playing field, road and trail construction, tree removal, installation of underground pipe and utilities, demolition, and a variety of other projects related to parks, recreation and golf area development;
• Operates the following (but not limited to) equipment to complete the above tasks: front end loader, motor patrol (grader), scraper, track loader, rubber tired backhoe, skid loaders (tracked and tire) with various attachments, tractors of various sizes with various type of 3pt mounted and trailing equipment including mowers;
• Operates various types of trucks from single axle 1-ton trucks to tandem dump trucks with associated trailers for equipment and materials;
• Inspects and services all construction equipment and tools, performs all daily operational maintenance and fills out and submits reports for needed repairs in a timely manner;
• Performs concrete construction and maintenance work in relation to various types of flat work and footings;
• Performs masonry, carpentry, basic electrical and basic plumbing work in construction and maintenance of various indoor and outdoor buildings and facilities;
• Installs playground equipment;
• Drives truck to haul equipment, supplies and debris;
• Leads and organizes seasonal staff and additional park staff as needed to complete assigned projects;
• Performs various mowing, grass trimming tree trimming and chain saw work as required;
• Performs various types of welding and metal fabrication using ox-acetylene, stick and mig welding as well as plasma cutting and other various metal fabrication tools;
• Paints buildings and equipment;
• Performs maintenance activities at the Ellis Boat Harbor, including operating maintenance boat with a 25hp outboard motor, installing and repairing boat ramps, slips, docks, sheet piling, walks, roads, signs and navigational buoys;
• Wears and properly utilizes all safety equipment including personal protective;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices;
• Attends work regularly at the designated place and time;
• Supports continuous process improvement initiatives;
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Required Licenses or Certifications

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
The City of Cedar Rapids is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All job applicants will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).

Applicants with Disabilities
We respect and value people with disabilities and are committed to providing a workplace culture of disability inclusion. People with disabilities are supported during the hiring process and are encouraged to apply for employment with the City of Cedar Rapids. In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to those in need of assistance with the application and interview process. To request an accommodation, contact the City's Human Resources department by phone at 319-286-5000 or by email at hr@cedar-rapids.org.

We offer benefits and beyond for our employees and their families!

The City of Cedar Rapids provides outstanding pay, benefits, time off, including:

• Medical co-insurance for participating providers of 90% plan / 10% employee
• Competitive pay
• Iowa Public Employee’s Retirement Pension plans (IPERS) with a 9.44% City contribution and 6.29% employee contribution
• 457 deferred compensation employer match program (City will match up to 0.05% of your annual income each calendar year—learn more here.)
• Flexible Spending (Health Care and Dependent Care Accounts- learn more here)
• An average of 11 paid holidays per year
• Up to $3,000 per year in educational assistance
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness – (The PSLF program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer. See more info here. )
• Annual pay increases
• Fiscal year pay increases as determined by bargaining contract
• Employees are eligible for longevity pay after 5 years of continuous service
• 100% City paid basic life insurance
• Dental, vision, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance
• View our Bargaining Benefits Summaries
• Expansive job growth opportunities
• Commitment to professional development
• Private health & wellness coaching partnerships