
Heavy Equipment Operator – Parks
Job Description
Do You Love Operating Heavy Equipment to Keep Fort Wayne Parks Safe and Beautiful?
What You'll Do
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Operate bulldozers, backhoes, dump trucks, trenchers, graders, and other heavy equipment for park maintenance and repairs
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Perform grading, landscaping, drainage, and snow-removal tasks across City parks and facilities
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Maintain safe play surfaces, repair roads and sewers, and complete athletic field renovations
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Conduct basic equipment servicing and assist with training crew members
Must-Have Qualifications
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High school diploma or GED
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5+ years' experience operating heavy equipment (dozers, graders, backhoes, etc.)
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Valid Indiana Driver's License; ability to obtain CDL Class A with air-brake endorsement within one year of hire
Why Join Us
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Contribute to keeping Fort Wayne's parks safe, beautiful, and ready for the community
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Work outdoors using your skills on meaningful projects
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Enjoy stable year-round work with excellent benefits and a City pension plan
Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of applicable drug screening, physical examination, and background checks.