What are the responsibilities and job description for the Motor Equipment Operator II position at City of Dover?
The City of Dover is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Motor Equipment Operator II – Grounds Division in the Parks and Recreation Department. The primary duties of this position are to assist in performing a variety of mowing, landscaping, tree maintenance, flower bed maintenance and facility maintenance at the City’s 240 acres of property along with other assigned duties.
Job Responsibilities
· Responsible for working outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
· Perform such duties as mowing grass, trimming and remove vegetation, trim trees, mulching, pulling weeds, blowing leaves, perform yard repairs, and plant and maintain flower beds.
· Inspect motor equipment daily and perform minor maintenance; complete job-related logs and forms and assist in providing information to the public.
· This position is classified as essential personnel that will be required to assist with weather emergencies such as but not limited to snowstorms.
Required Qualifications
· High school diploma or a GED with one (1) year of related experience.
· Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or the ability to obtain a CDL permit within three (3) months and a CDL license within six (6) months of employment.
· A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical associated with CDL is required along with a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
· Pesticide application license with ornamental turf & right-of-way endorsement or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.
To view the entire job description, please visit, https://www.cityofdover.com/job-titles-and-rates and click on DOE Union Employees.
A criminal background and driver’s license investigation will be required. Candidates may be given a job-related test during the interview.
Compensation
· Health, dental, and vision and group life insurance
· 401a and 457 deferred compensation plans
· Paid vacation and sick leave
To Apply Submit the Following
· City of Dover employment application (www.cityofdover.com/jobs)
Ethical conduct and honest behavior are our basic organizational values. Candidates will be instrumental in assisting to make Dover a place where people want to live through our motto –
D*edication, Ownership, Vision, Excellence and R*eliability
City of Dover is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.70 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23
