Equipment Operator

HIRING RANGE DOQ: $23.14 - $25.03 hourly

DEADLINE FOR FILING: Wednesday, May 22, 2024

JOB SUMMARY  

Perform semiskilled and skilled duties, including a variety of City maintenance, construction, and repair involving the operation of light and heavy construction and automotive equipment.

This position will be part of the Levee and Watershed team located in the Environmental Division.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Graduation from high school or GED certification with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in performing manual and semiskilled work in maintenance activities, including the operation of some light and heavy construction-related equipment used in construction, street maintenance, and/or agricultural activities; or any such combination of education, experience, or training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.

Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire a valid Class A commercial driver’s license. Air brake and tanker endorsement (with no restrictions) required for Water Reclamation Division. Tanker endorsement required for Street Division. Hazardous materials endorsement may be required for employees assigned to perform specific duties for Street Division.

OUR CULTURE 

Sioux Falls is growing exponentially, and we need you to join our team of 1,400 full-time and hundreds more part-time and seasonal employees. Find a place to serve alongside us in a range of careers available in 12 diverse departments.

There’s a role for every interest, from public safety and health, to culture and recreation, to technology and internal operations. Our employees partner with local businesses and community members to provide the infrastructure, safe neighborhoods and recreation opportunities that keep Sioux Falls consistently ranked among the top places to live and work.

Our core values of safety, teamwork, innovation, character and respect build community from the inside out. Employees’ top culture drivers include a strong sense of accomplishment, growth through learning and training, and supportive colleagues. Team members achieve job satisfaction every day with the knowledge that their service positively impacts the high quality of life this community enjoys.  

OUR COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SUMMARY

• Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
• The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match.  Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family. 
• 11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year. 
• New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.
• Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.