The City of Dover is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Motor Equipment Operator II – Grounds Division in the Parks and Recreation Department. The primary duties of this position are to assist in performing a variety of mowing, landscaping, tree maintenance, flower bed maintenance and facility maintenance at the City’s 240 acres of property along with other assigned duties.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for working outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• Perform such duties as mowing grass, trimming and remove vegetation, trim trees, mulching, pulling weeds, blowing leaves, perform yard repairs, and plant and maintain flower beds.
• Inspect motor equipment daily and perform minor maintenance; complete job-related logs and forms and assist in providing information to the public.
• This position is classified as essential personnel that will be required to assist with weather emergencies such as but not limited to snowstorms.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or a GED with one (1) year of related experience.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or the ability to obtain a CDL permit within three (3) months and a CDL license within six (6) months of employment.
• A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical associated with CDL is required along with a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
• Pesticide application license with ornamental turf & right-of-way endorsement or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.

To view the entire job description, please visit, https://www.cityofdover.com/job-titles-and-rates and click on DOE Union Employees

A criminal background and driver’s license investigation will be required. Candidates may be given a job-related test during the interview.

Compensation

• Health, dental, and vision and group life insurance
• 401a and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Paid vacation and sick leave

To Apply Submit the Following

• City of Dover employment application (www.cityofdover.com/jobs)