Equipment Operator

Troon International; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Knollwood Country Club in West Bloomfield, MI is seeking an Equipment Operator to maintain the golf course using diverse machinery. You will operate equipment for daily course maintenance, manage mowing of greens, tees, aprons, and fairways, and assist with irrigation and drainage installations.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and reliable attendance. English reading and speaking ability is required to perform duties and ensure safe operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 0–6 months related experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to read and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment used in daily course maintenance.
• Mows greens, tees, aprons, and approaches with gang mowers.
• Assists in fertilization, irrigation, and drainage work as directed.
• Mows fairways and rough areas; operates other equipment as directed.
• Maintains fluid levels for gasoline, diesel, oil and other fluids.
• Reports equipment problems to the mechanic immediately.
• Oversees other maintenance staff and ensures safety in operation of equipment.
• Operates equipment safely with awareness of others in the area.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

English language

Regular attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Knollwood Country Club
5050 W Maple Rd
West Bloomfield, MI 48322, USA

Knollwood Country Club is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Equipment Operator. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing superior service.

Key Responsibilities of the Equipment Operator:

• Operates all equipment that is used in daily course maintenance.
• Mows greens, tees, aprons, and approaches inaccessible areas with gang mowers.
• Operates sod cutter, spray rigs and may assist in the fertilization of greens, tees, fairways, roughs and related areas.
• Mows fairways and rough areas; and operates other equipment as directed.
• Maintains gasoline or diesel, oil and other equipment fluid levels daily.
• Reports equipment problems and failures to mechanic immediately.
• Installs detailed irrigation and drainage systems as directed, understanding the principles and procedures of installation.
• Ability to use and understand the operation of a transit, level or other device used to construct proper grades and/or layout.
• Uses loaders to remove dirt, debris and other materials and refuse.
• Returns equipment to designated location at the maintenance facility as directed by the mechanic or Assistant Superintendent properly cleaned and serviced.
• Oversees other maintenance associates while performing duties that include operation of equipment. Ensures safety the associate and proper operation of equipment.
• Operates equipment safely and maintains awareness of other associates in work area.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications for the Equipment Operator:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Other Qualifications:

• Regular and reliable attendance
• Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job.

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