Heavy Equipment Operator I/Flower Crew Lead

Position Overview

Heavy Equipment Operator I/ Flower Crew Lead

**CDL Required**

 

Expected hiring range: $31.35/hr (minimum) - $39.19/hr (mid-point)

Employee Housing Available!

 

 

The Town of Vail is now hiring a motivated & experienced individual to to join the public works department. Responsibilities include operation of a variety of light, medium, and heavy weight public works vehicles as well as assisting the Flower Crew Supervisor during the summer season (May - October). While the duties will vary depending on the season,  providing guest service through out the Town of Vail is always a priority. This is a hybrid, fully benefited, year-round position. 

 

During the winter season this position focuses on snowplowing and snow removal for the town.  This requires a regular call-in schedule, early mornings and overnight shifts. In addition, the position may be assigned to any functional area in Public Works as needed on a daily basis including performing street and structure construction or repair.

 

During the summer season this position focuses on leading, managing and directing seasonal employees within the Parks Department Flower Crew and operating a variety of light, medium, and heavy weight public works equipment for planter placement, material hauling, etc.

 

 

What type of work you can expect:

• Must be available for callout, overtime, holidays/shift/schedule changes, and 24 hour emergency response.
• Snow plowing, sanding/deicing, snow hauling, blowing snow, cutting snow-pack.
• Maintain the cleanness of Vail Village, LH Mall, & Bus Routes and stops.
• Traffic control
• Asphalt, concrete, masonry, brick paver’s repairs.
• Holiday decorating/de-decorating
• Obtain heavy equipment certifications.    
• Perform vehicle maintenance includes tire chains rebuilding, greasing equipment, cutting edges, and all other types of minor repairs.
• Haul materials and equipment with tandem/end dump or lowboy
• Clean culverts/shoulder grading, ditches, bike path maintenance, and all road                                                                                            
• Mechanical street sweeping.
• Obtain a class (A) Drivers License                                                             
• Assist with Special Events including installation /removal of banners/flags.            
• Tree cutting/removal and operating chipper.
• Assist in supervising and managing seasonal flower crew employees
• Spring clean up including raking, sweeping, trash removal, fertilizing flower/shrub beds
• Assist in the greenhouse operation including monitoring the temperature and watering
• Assist in scheduling to ensure that all of the pots/window boxes/ hanging baskets receive the amount of water they need to stay strong throughout the summer.
• Assist in the installation of hanging baskets and planters
• Assist in the planting of perennial beds
• Flower bed maintenance including weeding, watering, dead heading, cultivating, etc.
• Winter prep including removing annuals, cutting back perennials, top dressing with compost, covering beds that get covered with cinders, etc.
• Heal in perennials that did not get planted due to construction or bad weather, recovering these plants, and reviving them in the spring

Skills / Requirements

 

Vail is a guest service oriented and resort destination community. We realize that to set the standard for world-class alpine resorts, our employees make all the difference! That is why we are looking for passionate individuals who strive for excellence in all that they do. Qualified applicants must must be self motivated and have the ability to work individually without direct supervision to accomplish multiple tasks. 

Work Environment and Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job normally is exposed to the outdoors in all weather conditions (including extreme cold temperatures) and all types of equipment noise, traffic, dust, heights, chemicals, fumes, and biohazards.
• The position involves mostly outside work, with occasional inside work with exposure to all types of equipment noise, traffic, dust, chemicals, and fumes.
• Meet division safety training requirements; maintain required health and safety certifications according to safety requirements.

Physical Demands

• The duties of this job include physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, standing, reaching, walking, lifting and/or move (up to 100 pounds), grasping, talking, and hearing/listening, seeing/observing, and repetitive motions. Specific