PRIMARY FUNCTION

• Performs semi-skilled work in the operation and maintenance of standard trucks, tractors, riding mowers, or other simple to moderately complex automotive equipment. 
• Responsible for continuous, safe, and efficient operations of automotive equipment in performing such tasks as grass cutting in parks and transporting men and materials to and from work sites.
• May require the performance of manual labor in loading or unloading material, landscaping, or other related tasks.
• Occasionally involve exercising supervisory control over a small group of unskilled workers. Performs other related duties as assigned.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Loads and transports bleachers, playground equipment, lawn mowers, and other construction and/or maintenance materials and equipment.
• Transports men and materials to various job sites. 
• Operates power tractors with grass attachments in City parks and lots. May operate chain saw.
• Sprays herbicide.  Remove dead animals and dog feces from parks.
• Washes and performs preventive maintenance of assigned vehicles.
• Grades ball fields and areas to be seeded with tractor and various attachments. 
• May assist with painting, litter, and leaf removal, plowing snow, grass mowing, planting trees and plants and other landscaping activities. 
• Possess and maintain a valid “CDL” Class B driver’s license; good driving record, and ability to pass drug screening as mandated by the Federal Department of Transportation for CDL drivers.
• Performs all related work as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Possess and maintain a valid “CDL” Class B driver’s license.
• Completion of high school or GED equivalency; with some experience in operation of complex grounds maintenance equipment
• Some landscaping knowledge: or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must be willing to work in inclement weather year-round, extended hours, weekends and overtime as needed.
• Thorough knowledge of traffic laws involved in the operation of automotive equipment. 
• Ability to operate a variety of automotive and grounds maintenance related equipment safely and efficiently. 
• Ability to detect operating defects in automotive and grounds maintenance equipment. 
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time and physically able to lift items weighing over 50 lbs.
• Some knowledge in the safe and efficient operation of tractors, zero-turn mowers, bat wing mowers, skid steers, backhoes, leaf vacuums, and/or other landscaping equipment.
• Some experience in commercial snow removal operations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Works outside (in all weather) and is frequently near moving mechanical parts and vibration.  Noise level is usually loud.
• Occasionally works in high, precarious places and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
• Occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and smell.
• Ability to lift or move objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

Must pass a criminal background investigation, pre-employment physical, and drug test.

Equal Opportunity Employer

THE CITY OF WILMINGTON COMPENSATION PACKAGE

The City of Wilmington is committed to providing a robust healthcare portfolio to meet the needs of our employees and their families and is pleased to offer coverage on your first day of employment. Helping you understand the benefits we offer is important to us. Please refer to our Employee Benefits website to view all healthcare plans, vendor information, resources, and benefit rates.

Medical Insurance: Highmark BCBS of Delaware. City of Wilmington offers 2 medical plans, PPO II (Preferred Provider Organization) and an EPO (Exclusive Provider Organization).

Dental Insurance: MetLife. City of Wilmington offers three dental plans, Dental Plan 1, 2, and 3.

Vision Plan: Unum (Powered by EyeMed). City of Wilmington offers two vision plans, Basic Vision coverage which is available if you enroll in medical insurance. Basic Vision Coverage which is no cost, and the Buy-Up Vision coverage is available at an additional cost.

Additional Benefits: The City of Wilmington also offers other valuable benefits such as Life and AD&D Insurance, Long-Term Disability. Employer Provided HRA’s, Flexible Spending Accounts (medical reimbursement and dependent care), additional whole and term life insurances, short term disability and critical care insurance are also available at an additional cost to the employee.

Opt-Out Cash Back Incentive Program: Employees who choose to enroll in medical or dental coverage other than the City’s and can provide proof of this medical coverage may be eligible to receive additional income.

Wellness: We enjoy staying healthy together! Therefore, we have an engaging calendar of wellness events throughout the year for employees, retirees and their families. To learn more, check out our Employee Perks page.

Sick Leave: Accumulates at the rate of one day for each completed month of service, beginning after the first full month of employment.

Vacation: At least eight (8) hours* of vacation per month after the completion of the first six (6) months* of continuous employment until the next January 1. Each January 1 thereafter, employee will be credited with at least ninety-six (96) hours* of vacation for the calendar year, until the completion of five (5) years of continuous service.

Holiday: Eligible employees receive holiday pay from date of hire, View City Holidays

Life Insurance: The City agrees to provide term life insurance for each eligible employee for a maximum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) at no cost.

Pension: Eligible employees are able to participate in the State Pension Plan you will contribute 6% of your bi-weekly base pay.

Deferred Compensation Plan: Optional employee contributory plan available.

Live Near Your Work Program: Homebuyer Assistance program to provide up to $4,000 in homebuyers assistance for newly hired employees, first time homebuyers, and those employees choosing to purchase a residence in one of the City’s unique and culture-blended neighborhoods.

Tuition Reimbursement: The City encourages employee self-development and continuing education and provides a reimbursement program for eligible employees annually for qualified college or certification courses taken that year.

Teleworking/Remote Work*: Eligible employees qualify for a hybrid schedule upon approval through the city’s teleworking policy. The City is committed to increasing employee productivity and improving talent recruitment by providing employees with work alternatives that enable eligible employees to meet their work and family needs.

PSLF Program Eligible Employer: The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click PSLF Loan Forgiveness.

*Benefits for employees under collective bargaining agreements or appointed positions may vary.