Equipment Operator II - Parks & Rec

Salary: $23.01 - $27.07

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Logan, Utah

Department: Parks & Recreation

Reports to: Parks & Rec Superintendent

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Appointed Position: No

Position Eligible to Exempt from URS: No

Job Number: 26-85

Closing Date: November 13, 2026

Description:

Under general supervision, operates a wide variety of small to medium sized motorized equipment and other various pieces of machinery in a variety of activities including parks maintenance and construction, trail maintenance and construction, and performs skilled and semi-skilled tasks.

Qualifications:

Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Three (3) years of previous construction experience, including journey-level concrete finishing work experience, is strongly

preferred. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Utah Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within one (1) year of employment. Must demonstrate proficiency in the safe and efficient operation of assigned equipment and the ability to perform skilled and semi-skilled construction and maintenance tasks. Must be physically capable of performing moderately heavy physical activity, including lifting at least fifty (50) pounds, and able to enter and exit vehicles repeatedly. For questions relating to this specific position, please contact Reed Bytendorp, Parks & Rec Foreman at (435) 716-9635 or [email protected] .

Responsibilities:

Performs a variety of journey level concrete work to construct sidewalks, trails, footings, walls and slabs; performs journey level carpentry work to construct/remodel/repair park facilities; installs and inspects playgrounds and other park amenities; removes snow; assembles ice rink; trim/remove trees and assemble/erect pavilions.

Operates backhoe/loader, dump truck, crew truck, skid steer, tool-cat, roller, trencher, 4-wheeler, side dump, tractors, mini excavator, and other equipment use for construction, maintenance and repair of parks, trails, and other city facilities; works with construction materials such as lumber, concrete, asphalt, gravel, sand, topsoil, and rock; constructs forms for

concrete placement; performs work under hazardous conditions and adverse weather

conditions.

Operates small and medium-sized equipment such as blowers, cement saws, chain saws, jumping jack, plate compactor, string trimmer, drill, impact drive, saw, transit level and pressure washer; performs minor repairs on equipment and reports the need for major repairs; checks and adjusts fluid levels; grease and lubricates moving parts as required; handles and transports fuel; removes and transports refuse and debris to appropriate dumping site.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the functions, operating methods, and care required for a wide variety of small to medium-size motorized construction, maintenance and automotive equipment.

Knowledge of hazards and applicable safety precautions for equipment operation.

Knowledge of equipment capabilities, limitations and safe operating characteristics.

Knowledge traffic laws, ordinances and regulations relating to the operation of assigned equipment.

Knowledge of construction materials, including concrete, asphalt, and construction processes.

Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.

Knowledge of traffic control and work zone standards.

Skill in the efficient and safe operation of assigned equipment.

Skill in performing skilled and semi-skilled construction and maintenance tasks.

Skill in general motorized and non-motorized equipment maintenance.

Skill in reading maps, drawings and construction plans.

Essentials:

Essential functions, as determined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the above tasks, knowledge, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions of this class. The approved class specifications are not intended to and do not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person(s). This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Benefits:

Benefits are available to Full-time employees.