Machine Operator for Operations and Management – Every Day Counts

No two working days are the same here at Växjö Municipality. Sometimes we handle the small things, and sometimes the really big ones. Either way, it means a working day that truly makes a difference. We are over 7,000 employees working together to create a good day, every day.

Here, you have the opportunity to make a difference while growing and developing yourself. There is a wide range of professions and career opportunities, all of which build and shape our future Växjö. Do you want to share our working day?

Work for a good day. Every day.

1 position(s).

RESPONSIBILITIES

As an employee in the Operations and Management department, you will perform various tasks throughout all seasons, focusing on the operation and maintenance of public environments in the city/community and urban-adjacent areas. We are currently looking for a machine operator for our new machine unit.

The tasks for this position will primarily align with the needs of the park maintenance department as the operator of the machine unit's vehicles. The opportunities within this role will be tailored based on the applicant's interest, competence, and experience.

The unit's fleet consists entirely of trucks, crane trucks, tool carriers, wheel loaders, garbage trucks, lawnmowers, and tractors, meaning several types of vehicles may become relevant over time. Tasks performed by the unit range from maintaining street environments and snow and ice control to mowing and manual work in forests near urban areas, depending on the season.

The majority of the work is carried out in collaboration with other units within the Operations and Management department. We work in groups but also independently during certain periods. Together with your colleagues, you are responsible for ensuring that assigned tasks are performed correctly and safely. The work requires good teamwork skills, a service-oriented attitude, responsibility, and good physical fitness. We would appreciate it if you were curious and interested in working with digital tools in your professional practice.

The position is full-time, and working hours may be scheduled during the day, evening, or weekend depending on the season.

On-call duty during the winter half-year is included in the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

You have a high school or vocational education in infrastructure, vehicles, green space maintenance, or forestry, or alternatively, professional experience that the employer deems equivalent.

We require a Class B driver's license for manual transmission, as well as certifications for brush cutters, chainsaws (A, B, and C), and road marking responsibility. Experience and operator licenses for other vehicles and machinery are considered meritorious. You must be proficient in Swedish, both spoken and written, and be comfortable using digital tools such as computers and smartphones, as this is part of your daily work.

You are accustomed to and enjoy working both in groups and independently. It is expected that you have self-motivation in your work and actively contribute to its planning and execution. You demonstrate responsibility and attention to detail in your tasks. You understand the bigger picture and our shared mission. To perform our duties efficiently, we require strong teamwork skills, both within units and across the department. We expect you to meet changes in work in a positive and constructive manner, possessing the ability to be flexible and adaptable.

Our Operations and Management department provides service activities, which presupposes that you have a sense of and willingness for service. It is important to have an understanding of diversity and social interactions. You feel comfortable representing our organization and have the ability to treat both colleagues and municipal residents with respect and understanding.

Employment type: Permanent position.

The employees of Växjö Municipality should reflect the diversity found within the municipality. We welcome applicants regardless of age, gender, or ethnicity.