Equipment Operator

Construction Association of Michigan; Michigan; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Knollwood Country Club in Michigan is seeking an Equipment Operator to support daily course maintenance with a focus on safety and efficiency.

You will operate course maintenance equipment, mow greens and fairways, perform routine fluid checks, report mechanical issues, and assist with irrigation installations as directed. A valid driver’s license and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to read and speak English may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operates all equipment used in daily course maintenance.
• Mows greens, tees, aprons, and approaches with gang mowers.
• Operates sod cutter and spray rigs; may assist in fertilization.
• Mows fairways and rough areas; operates other equipment as directed.
• Maintains fluid levels and reports equipment issues to the mechanic.
• Installs irrigation and drainage systems as directed.
• Uses transit or level for proper grades and layout.
• Returns equipment to maintenance facility; keeps it clean and serviced.
• Oversees other maintenance staff and ensures safety and proper operation.

Skills

English proficiency

Valid driver's license

Safety awareness

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Transit/level

Job description

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.

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.