Light Equipment Operator

JOB About Maple Grove, MNMaple Grove is a forward thinking, thriving community in the northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We are home to over 73,000 residents with a projected population of 90,000 by 2040 with 2,500 acres of undeveloped land. The City of Maple Grove is proud to employ over 300 benefit-earning employees, 500+ part-time, casual, temporary, seasonal employees, and 100 paid-on-call firefighters to staff our many departments. We provide public safety, public works, community and economic development, parks & recreation and many other important public services to a growing community.

The PositionThe City of Maple Grove is seeking a dedicated Light Equipment Operator! As the light equipment operator, you will be responsible for the operation of construction and maintenance equipment used for streets, roads, and other public facilities of the city limits. You will be challenged to help keep the prestigious reputation we have set for our city by adding to our construction and maintenance efforts. You will also play a vital role in making our community streets safe by plowing and salting during winter. The City of Maple Grove offers outstanding benefits and competitive compensation. Come make a difference by joining our growing and diverse community!

Hiring Salary:

$65,634.40

• The hiring salary for this position is $65,634.40. You will be eligible to receive any cost of living and annual step increase as laid out in the union contract until you reach the maximum salary of $87,763.52.Hiring Timeline
• Subject to Change
• Application window closes
• April 21Interviews & equipment testing
• April 29 & 30Council Approval
• May 4, or 18Tentative start date
• May 19
• Current members of the IUOE Local 49 Bargaining Unit with Maple Grove, will be considered for this vacancy before outside candidates
• This posting has been amended
• Eligible ListThe eligible list for this posting will remain valid through October 2026 and may be used to fill any future vacancies for the Light Equipment Operator position that occur while the list is active.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Raises, lowers and rebuilds manhole casings to grade.

Builds, replaces and maintains storm sewer catch basins and field drains.

Plows sidewalks, streets, parking lots and parking ramps using light equipment; also applies sand/salt with motorized vehicle.

Prepares surfaces for repairs, performs crack sealing and minor blacktop patching on streets and parking lots using light equipment.

Installs and repairs signs and barricades.

Lays out and applies street traffic markings with various types of paint, machinery and stencils.

Hauls materials using light equipment.

Loads and unloads trucks; clears and grubs sites using light equipment.

Prepares ground for seed/sod/plantings.

Removes/disposes of diseased/dead trees, shrubs, plants and related debris according to requirements.

Performs driver-type vehicle maintenance, (e.g. check fluid levels, air in tires).Picks up litter/empty trash containers on any City/Public land.

Sweeps and/or washes streets, parking lots, curbs or sidewalks using light equipment.

Performs flood control activities.

Flags and directs traffic.

Performs other related duties as apparent or assigned.

Knowledge of:

Practices, procedures, equipment and materials used in public works maintenance and construction.

Safe operation of motorized equipment.

Operation of light construction and maintenance equipment.

Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Pre-employment requirements: This position will require the successful completion of a background/driving history check, CDL clearing house (for current CDL holders), and a drug/medical screening.

WORKING CONDITIONSEnvironmental Conditions:

Field environment; exposure to inclement weather conditions; work around equipment; work in confined spaces and working long hours when needed.

Physical Conditions:

Physical ability necessary to bend, stoop, twist, turn, kneel, lift and stand for prolonged periods of time, and work in confined spaces.