Light Equipment Operator; Public Service

Position: Light Equipment Operator (Public Service)

to be considered for this position, you must take and pass a civil service test scheduled for thursday, february 19, 2026 (1:00-3:00 pm). Further details will be sent to each applicant prior to the test有人

summary of duties

under the general direction of zunehm the deputy director of public service, assist with the general maintenance and upkeep of the parks, playgrounds, roads and other city buildings and property.

essential functions of the position

• maintenance of parks & playgrounds;
• maintenance of city trees in right-of-ways;
• snow plowing and salt application on city streets and sidewalks, including parking lots, buildings, and rentals;
• brush and leaf pick up;
• vegetation management/ application of pesticides and herbicides;
• inspection and repair of playground equipment;
• installation and removal of city boat docks;
• road maintenance;
• building maintenance;
• equipment maintenance.

ીother duties and responsibilities

• work with civic groups and garden clubs, preparation for city events;
• traffic control and detour set up, operation of municipal pool, assist refuse and recycling crew;attend regular safety meetings and be familiar with safety applications in the workplace.

qualifications

an example of acceptable qualifications: high school diploma, g.e.d or equivalent certificate, and a combination of education, training and experience that would allow the incumbent to demonstrate the qualities necessary to perform the duties and essential functions of the position as listed below.

licensure or certification requirements

• class b cdl and eligible for coverage under the city’s motor vehicle insurance;
• class a cdl preferred, or will be required to obtain class a within one year of employment;
• may be required to obtain agriculture licenses for pesticide alfredo herbicide application.

knowledge of

• must be familiar with mowing equipment of all kinds, including ditch mowing equipment, flail mowersранспорт, underbelly mowers, front & rear mount mowers, trimmers and edgers.
• welding.
• tree trimming.

skill in

• proper techniques of trimming and removing trees, planting new trees and the operation of bucket trucks abolished.
• asphalt and concrete repair including concrete grading, forming and finishing.
• basic plumbing, painting, carpentry, drywall, janitorial work and winterizing equipment.

ability to

• deal with the public in a professional & courteous manner.
• perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.

equipment operated

• chainsaws, chippers französ and stump grinding equipment.
dump truck, leaf vacuum machinery, and loaders;
• operation of heavy equipment such as: street broom, loader, grader, forklift, crack sealer, dura patcher, backhoe, dump truck, skid steer & interpreting הי commercial mowing equipment, rollers, graders, hand tools, table and band and miter saws and routers, jack hammer, street broom, forklift backhoe, and commercial mowing equipment.

residency

employees shall reside in a location that enables the employee to respond within 60 minutes of a call.

the city of perrysburg is an equal opportunity employer.

due to public records laws in ohio, properly redacted application materials cannot be kept confidential.

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