City Grounds & Cemetery Equipment Operator

City of Valdosta; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Valdosta seeks a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Worker to operate trucks and light equipment for maintaining city rights-of-way, cemeteries, and other properties while transporting refuse.

You will mow grass, prune trees, and perform cemetery backhoe and dump truck tasks, along with tool use, safety, and basic math. Strong communication with dispatch is required.

Experience from an apprenticeship/internship or 1–2 years in a similar role is preferred. Valid driver’s license is expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of grounds and cemetery maintenance techniques.
• Knowledge of city safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the geography of the city, including street names.
• Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles, trucks and light equipment.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Sufficient experience to understand principles relevant to duties usually associated with an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for 1–2 years.

Responsibilities

• Operates a truck and trailer to transport equipment and materials.
• Operates a truck and trailer, read-end loader, or other equipment along a predetermined route to collect refuse.
• Mows grass on city rights-of-way, in the city cemetery, and on other city properties.
• Operates hand and power tools in the performance of ground maintenance duties.
• Plans and prunes trees and shrubs.
• Operates a backhoe and dump truck to close and open graves in the cemetery.
• Maintains radio contact with dispatchers to send and receive information.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment; performs pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Assists in traffic control at work sites.
• Performs related duties.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Hand tools

Communication

Prioritizing & organizing work

Education

apprenticeship/internship or 1–2 years in a similar role

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

City of Valdosta seeks a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Worker to operate trucks and light equipment for maintaining city rights-of-way, cemeteries, and other properties while transporting refuse.

You will mow grass, prune trees, and perform cemetery backhoe and dump truck tasks, along with tool use, safety, and basic math. Strong communication with dispatch is required.

Experience from an apprenticeship/internship or 1–2 years in a similar role is preferred. Valid driver’s license is expected.