Equipment Operator

City of University City; St. Louis (MO); Sur place; USD 35 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

City of University City is seeking a Parks Equipment Operator to operate a variety of park and street maintenance equipment, including tractors, trucks, lawn care gear, and chainsaws, ensuring safe, efficient work and timely service.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–3 years of maintenance experience, knowledge of automotive equipment mechanics, and a valid Class B driver's license; the candidate must obtain a CDL within one year and perform manual labor in all weather.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of experience in park/grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of automotive equipment mechanics preferred.
• Ability to perform arduous manual labor in all weather.
• Valid Class B driver's license required; CDL within one year.

Responsabilités

• Operates equipment including tractors, dump trucks, grass trimmers, and chainsaws.
• Transports materials, supplies, and personnel to job sites.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on assigned equipment.
• Mows grass, trims trees, and maintains city parks and facilities.
• Replace and repair as needed to keep park areas clean and safe.

Connaissances

Equipment operation

Manual labor

Automotive equipment knowledge

Driver's license (Class B)

CDL within 1 year

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Title: Parks Equipment Operator

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this position is to operate equipment necessary to complete various facets of maintenance duties. This is semi-skilled, manual labor work involv ing responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of a variety of equipment including large and mid-sized tractors, dump trucks, trash trucks, grass trimmers, and chainsaws, as well as making minor repairs and performing routine maintenance on assigned equipment. An Equipment Operator may serve as a Lead Worker. New assignments will be accompanied by detailed instructions, but routine work will be performed independently. Work is subject to review in progress or upon completion and is performed under the general supervision of the Parks Supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Operates a variety of equipment, including large and mid-sized tractors, dump trucks, trash trucks, grass trimmers, and chainsaws.
• Transports road materials.
• Hauls machinery, refuse, dirt, sand, stone, and snow.
• Transports persons and supplies to and from jobs.
• Performs manual labor on the job.
• Assists in loading and unloading trucks.
• Makes minor repairs and performs routine maintenance on equipment.
• Mows grass and trims trees on City property.
• Removes weeds from flower beds.
• Removes leaves and snow.
• Repairs storm damage.
• Ensures picnic areas are clean and ready for use.
• Maintains athletic fields, tennis courts, and playgrounds, marking athletic fields as needed.
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.

Qualifications

• A High School diploma or equivalent certification.
• Between one and three years of experience in the maintenance of parks and grounds.
• Knowledge of the mechanics and maintenance of automotive equipment.
• Ability to perform arduous manual labor, often under adverse weather conditions.
• Class "B" current driver's license required.
• Ability to get a CDL within one-year of employment.