Seasonal Equipment Operator

Operate a wide variety of mobile equipment of up to 50,000 lbs GVW to perform lawn, tree, waste removal, grounds and road maintenance duties. Position is temporary lasting up to six (6) months, with expected duration from mid-April through mid-October, depending on work location and weather conditions.  May be assigned a modified workweek and workday that may include days, nights, holidays, and weekends.  Working hours are generally 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM or 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.

Who We Are:

Established in 1883, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) oversees a renowned urban park system spanning 7,059 acres of parkland and water. Featured among its 185 park properties are 55 miles of parkways, 102 miles of Grand Rounds biking and walking paths, 22 lakes, 12 formal gardens, 7 golf courses and 49 recreation centers. The MPRB is proud to provide services, programs and activities that meet the park and recreation needs of diverse communities and ensure race equity, gender inclusion and universal access.   Altogether, MPRB properties receive about 30 million visitors annually, and employs approximately 617 full-time and 1,400 part-time and seasonal employees. 

 

Park it here for an exciting career! Since 2013, MPRB has been recognized among the top five urban park systems in the United States by the Trust for Public Land. It is accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA)— one of three park agencies in Minnesota and fewer than 200 in the United States with this distinction for excellence in operations and service. 

• Safely drive and operate trucks that may require a CDL of up to 50,000 lbs GVW for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB).
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspection of all assigned equipment. 
• Perform grounds maintenance including mowing MPRB property, such as regional parks and ball fields.  
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment as necessary.
• Perform manual labor including loading and unloading trucks and working with maintenance and forestry crews outside of the truck.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work in a team environment as part of the Park Maintenance or Forestry crew.  
• Perform and foster an environment of safe work practices and report safety issues promptly to appropriate staff.
• Assist MPRB in identifying and addressing the park and recreation needs of underserved and under-represented communities.

Need to Have:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old at time of hire.
• Valid MN Class B or Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brake and tanker endorsement (an applicant who does not have a tanker endorsement will be required to go to the Minnesota DMV and obtain a tanker endorsement prior to a final job offer).

Nice to Have:

• At least 1 year experience driving trucks of at least 26,001 lbs GVW preferred.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, driving, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.
• The ability to safely operate motor vehicles and both small and large equipment as incumbents are subject to local travel to and from work locations on city streets and public grounds.    
• The ability to remain in a sitting or standing position for extended periods of time.
• The incumbent may be required to traverse on rough, uneven terrain, as well as wet and slippery surfaces. 
• Considerable amount of outdoor work: Handles pesticides and hydraulic fluids. Exposure to toxic materials and hazardous items such as hypodermic syringes, vermin, decaying materials, etc. while assigned to trash removal. Potential of injury due to falling objects.

Skills Crucial to Success in This Role:

• Proper operation of vehicles and equipment including, but not limited to, vehicles requiring a CDL, mowers, water trucks, clam trucks, dump trucks, chippers, aerial tower trucks, flatbeds, weed harvester, waste removal equipment and other equipment as needed.
• Proper operation of hand and power tools.
• Ability to maintain and secure loads.
• Ability to utilize technology and communicate using a mobile device.  
• Ability to navigate City of Minneapolis streets using a map or device with GPS to find work locations.
• Establish and maintain effective, respectful, and productive working relationships in a diverse work environment.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Union Status: Teamsters Local 320

View a full list of qualifications and job description

Selection Process:
To apply for this temporary position, applicants must complete an online application with
supplemental questions at www.minneapolisparks.org/jobs. This position is open until filled.
What steps the selection process involves:

• We review your application for minimum qualifications.
• We conduct an interview.
• References, including verification of employment and work performance, may be considered. Past performance and discipline may be considered.
• We conduct a background check. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, the applicant will be asked to sign an informed consent allowing the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to obtain their criminal history in connection with the positions sought.
• View the MPRB Background Check Policy: https://www.minneapolisparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Background-Check-Policy.pdf
• Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicant must also successfully pass a DOT-required pre-employment physical examination with drug screen and work simulation paid for by the MPRB.

• Applicant will be asked to consent to MPRB conducting a full query of the driver’s Clearinghouse record as required by the FMCSA. 

Please note that HR reserves the right to limit the number of people invited to successive testing events.
The MPRB is a tobacco-free workplace and park system.
The MPRB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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