Equipment Operator-Forestry

Equipment Operator-Forestry

Salary

$24.00 Hourly

Location

2351 Springbrook Ct., Beloit, WI

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202600080

Department

Public Works

Division

PW- Parks & Recreation- Forestry

Opening Date

11/02/2026

Closing Date

11/22/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
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Summary of Job

The City of Beloit has an exciting employment opportunity in the Parks and Recreation Division of the Public Works Department as an Equipment Operator-Forestry.

This position is responsible to perform, as an individual or as member of a team, the provision of grounds maintenance within city parks, green spaces, and/or city-owned property and facilities. Under supervision, the Equipment Operator performs skilled manual labor necessary to develop, maintain, or protect the urban tree canopy through such activities as transporting seedlings; tree trimming/removal, stump removal, combating insects, pests, and diseases harmful to plant life; and building structures to control water, erosion, and leaching of soil.

This position typically works Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School Diploma or equivalent

2. A valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record

3. Class B Commercial Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within six months of hire.

4. Certification in FEMA IS-100 and FEMA IS-700 or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

5. A minimum of one (1) year of responsible work experience, with experience in mowing, grounds maintenance, landscaping, construction, tree pruning and related tree-care activities, including manual and semi-skilled work.

6. Other combinations of training and/or experience which can be demonstrated to result in the possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position will also be considered.

Equal opportunity employer

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01

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you currently have a valid Class B Commercial Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

04

If you do not have a Class B Commercial Drivers License, do you have the ability to obtain one within six months of hire?

• Yes
• No
• N/A- I have a Class B CDL

05

Do you currently possess the FEMA IS-100 and FEMA IS-700 certifications or have the ability to obtain within six months of hire?

• Yes- can obtain
• No- cannot obtain
• Yes- already have certs

06

Do you have a minimum of one (1) year of responsible work experience in heavy manual, landscaping, or construction experience including varied manual and semi-skilled work?

• Yes
• No

07

Please list other combinations of training and/or experience which can be demonstrated to result in the possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position may also be considered.

Required Question

Employer City of Beloit

Address 100 State St

Beloit, Wisconsin, 53511

Phone (608) 364-5819

Website http://www.beloitwi.gov