Equipment Operator

Troon; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Troon, based at The Club at Savannah Harbor in Savannah, GA, is looking for an Equipment Operator to manage course maintenance. Responsibilities include operating various equipment like mowers and sod cutters, ensuring safe practices, and reporting issues. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license.

You will thrive in a fast-paced environment that values energetic and kind professionals committed to the industry. Join us to contribute to a global leader in golf management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1-6 months related experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment used in daily course maintenance.
• Mows greens and operates sod cutter.
• Maintains equipment fluid levels and reports issues.
• Installs irrigation systems as instructed.
• Ensures safety and proper operation of equipment.

Skills

Operational safety

Maintenance of equipment

Ability to read and speak English

Team oversight

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mowers

Sod cutter

Spray rigs

Job description

The Club at Savannah Harbor, located in Savannah, GA, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for an Equipment Operator! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast‑paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you’ll contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

Compensation: $17.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.

About Troon

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality. Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous, Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization. Learn more at www.troon.com.