Heavy Equipment Operator – Parks

Posted 04-Jun-2026 (EST)

• 705 E State Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46805, USA
• 26.95 per hour
• Hourly
• Full Time

Do You Love Operating Heavy Equipment to Keep Fort Wayne Parks Safe and Beautiful?

What You'll Do

• Operate bulldozers, backhoes, dump trucks, trenchers, graders, and other heavy equipment for park maintenance and repairs
• Perform grading, landscaping, drainage, and snow-removal tasks across City parks and facilities
• Maintain safe play surfaces, repair roads and sewers, and complete athletic field renovations
• Conduct basic equipment servicing and assist with training crew members

Must-Have Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 5+ years' experience operating heavy equipment (dozers, graders, backhoes, etc.)
• Valid Indiana Driver's License; ability to obtain CDL Class A with air-brake endorsement within one year of hire

Why Join Us

• Contribute to keeping Fort Wayne's parks safe, beautiful, and ready for the community
• Work outdoors using your skills on meaningful projects
• Enjoy stable year-round work with excellent benefits and a City pension plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of applicable drug screening, physical examination, and background checks.