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Heavy Equipment Operator – Parks

City of Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/1/2026

Do You Love Operating Heavy Equipment to Keep Fort Wayne Parks Safe and Beautiful?



What You'll Do


  • Operate bulldozers, backhoes, dump trucks, trenchers, graders, and other heavy equipment for park maintenance and repairs




  • Perform grading, landscaping, drainage, and snow-removal tasks across City parks and facilities




  • Maintain safe play surfaces, repair roads and sewers, and complete athletic field renovations




  • Conduct basic equipment servicing and assist with training crew members





Must-Have Qualifications


  • High school diploma or GED




  • 5 years' experience operating heavy equipment (dozers, graders, backhoes, etc.)




  • Valid Indiana Driver's License; ability to obtain CDL Class A with air-brake endorsement within one year of hire





Why Join Us


  • Contribute to keeping Fort Wayne's parks safe, beautiful, and ready for the community




  • Work outdoors using your skills on meaningful projects




  • Enjoy stable year-round work with excellent benefits and a City pension plan





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Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of applicable drug screening, physical examination, and background checks.

Salary : $27

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