Light Equipment Operator - Parks Department - Full-Time

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Job Title: Light Equipment Operator - Parks Department

Department: Parks

Reports To: Park Superintendent

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: $17.46

JOB SUMMARY:

The City of Stephenville is seeking a full-time Light Equipment Operator within the Parks Department working under the direction of the Parks Superintendent.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Operate a variety of mowers, blowers, sweepers, trimmers, edger, and weed eaters to maintain the parks and lawns

• Inspect tractors and mowers for safe and proper operation

• Maintain equipment as needed, replacing fuel, fluids, and oil

• Mow, edge, trim and rake park lawns and foliage

• Plant and cultivate various park vegetation

• Remove weeds from landscape areas

• Assist in applying chemicals to park vegetation including fertilizer and pesticides

• Rake, sweep, blow and pick up clippings, paper, and trash from parks

• Secure and partition off work area as necessary with traffic signs, cones, and barricade

• Flag and direct traffic around work areas as necessary

• Maintain, clean, and repair park facilities

• Identify and perform major repair needs to facilities and report findings to the supervisor

• Install and repair irrigation systems

• Remove debris from park grounds; clean parking lots and sidewalks; empty trash bins; clean and sanitize bathroom facilities; clean and maintain swimming pools

• Perform general plumbing, carpentry, and masonry work; paint facilities and signs as needed; pour and finish concrete; participate in building and repairing various structures including fences, steps, bridges, and sidewalks

• Remove graffiti from park facilities; maintain park road; replace lamps in outdoor lights; assist in decorating City streets and facilities for Christmas holidays

• Understand and follow oral and written directions

• Perform other duties as requested or required by the Park Superintendent

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

• Must be a US Citizen or eligible to work in the United States

• Must hold a valid Texas Driver's License; have and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

• Must be able to obtain a CDL within six (6) months within the date of employment.

• Must have a High School Diploma, GED, or a higher degree

• Necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities relative to the position

• Ability to work harmoniously and cooperatively with other employees and the public

• Basic grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, raking, and weeding

• Methods, equipment, and materials used in groundskeeping work.

• Safe work procedures in the operation of hand and power tools

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The majority of the work is performed outside in all types of weather including extreme heat and cold weather conditions. While exposed to dampness, fumes, odors, dust, dirt, rain, heat, cold, chemicals, machinery with moving parts, and loud noises. The employee's exposure to hot and/or cold, as well as wet and/or humid conditions are part of the everyday job function. The noise level in the work environment is loud when operating equipment and employees are encouraged to wear hearing protection.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those met by an employee who successfully performs the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is also required to use feet, legs, hands, and arms to operate necessary equipment.

Must be able to perform moderate to heavy physical work with prolonged standing and walking for extended periods, walking over rough or uneven surfaces, stretching, bending, and pushing, stooping, climbing, crouching, crawling, moving, lifting, and carrying loads weighing between 50-95 pounds.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required.

"As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Stephenville considers only qualified applicants without regard to color, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, national origin, veteran or marital status."

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