Equipment Operator I- Parks Construction

Summary

Operates and services trucks and light motorized equipment; does maintenance work on equipment. Also performs manual work in public facilities.

Essential Functions

• Drive light trucks to haul supplies and materials such as gravel, sand,dirt, and caliche;

• Operate tractors, sweepers, mowers, front-end loaders, backhoes, and other machines of comparable size and complexity;

• Maintain and service equipment, machines, and trucks;

• Assist with various other activities including mowing and edging grass, installing and maintaining sprinkler systems, and removing litter and debris;

• Repair damaged fences;

• Care and maintain color beds and install plant material;

• Direct trucks where to unload at the city landfill, weigh truck, and collect money for landfill charges; keep routine records;

• Assist in the preparation for funerals;

• Perform related duties as directed.

Qualifications

Completion of the tenth grade with an additional six months to one year of experience in operation and maintenance of lightmotorized equipment; or any combination of relevant education and experiencewhich provides the following:

Physical Exam Required

Valid Current Driver's License

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Operation and maintenance of motorized equipment typically used in construction or maintenance activities.

Ability to:

• Follow oral and written instructions;

• Perform maintenance on light equipment;

• Work cooperatively with others;

• Operate a spray gun and metal grinder;

• Communicate effectively with others.

Physical Requirements

• Continuously lift and carry up to 25 pounds

• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds

• Frequently stand and walk during a shift

• Frequently climb ladders, stairs and inclined surfaces

• Continuously bend and kneel

• Push and pull objects

• Continuously flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees

• Continuously rotate trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing

• Continuously reach above, at or below shoulder height

• Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement to operate vehicles