This position operates heavy equipment in the construction, repair, and maintenance of public works infrastructure and/or in support of the operations of the city landfill.
Duties include the operation of backhoe, front-end loader, motor grader, bucket truck, dump truck, fork-lift and other heavy equipment. Performs snow removal duties; operates equipment and spreads sand and salt. Makes street repairs; seals cracks; patches potholes; applies seal coat. Operates compactor to spread and compact solid waste. Collects solid waste and yard debris and transport to landfill as needed.
Minimum qualifications include ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid South Dakota Class B CDL with tanker and brake endorsement.
This position starting wage is $24.324 per hour.
The City of Mitchell offers an excellent employee benefit package including health, life, and dental insurance at no cost to the employee with reasonable premiums for family members; paid vacation and sick leave; South Dakota Retirement System.
All City positions require that an official City of Mitchell application form be submitted. Applications may be submitted online, or by submitting a hard copy by email to liz.kitchens@cityofmitchellsd.gov or by mail to Human Resource Office, City of Mitchell, City Hall, 612 North Main, Mitchell, SD 57301.
The City of Mitchell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
