Equipment Operator - Parks

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

Operates a variety of equipment and trucks utilized in construction, maintenance and repair activities; performs a variety of semi‑skilled tasks in the maintenance of parks, facilities, street rights‑of‑way, and other public areas.

This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. City management has exclusive rights to alter this job description at any time without notice. Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

• Maintains city rights‑of‑way and other public areas.
• Operates trucks and construction or power equipment, such as tractors, mowers, boom‑axe, backhoe, street sweeper, lift truck, cranes, chainsaws, etc.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.
• Operates trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Regular attendance required.
• Assists with other parks and maintenance items as necessary.

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) is required.
• Considerable knowledge of equipment operating principles; working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions. Ability to drive and operate a variety of equipment under varying conditions.
• Knowledge of proper procedures for use and care of mowing, trimming, wood chipper and chainsaw equipment. Knowledge of proper procedures for use and care of backhoes.
• Certifications
  • Valid Texas Driver’s License
  • Valid Texas Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) is preferred for all equipment operator levels above I.

• Work is performed in field environments.
• May be subject to repetitive motion such as typing, data entry, and vision to monitor.
• May experience rough or unstable terrain and works in high, precarious places and exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• May be subject to extended periods of bending, reaching, kneeling, climbing ladders, lifting or carrying building materials.
• May be exposed to moving traffic, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, fumes, heights, confined spaces, trenches, air and water borne pathogens, body fluids, infectious diseases, rodents and insects.
• Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds.

• Provides backup assistance, on‑call coverage and support to other City departments as assigned.
• Travels to attend meetings and training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.

Employment is contingent on passing physical examination, background check, and drug screen.