Equipment Operator II

City of Midland, Texas; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement TMRS

Tuition Assistance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Credit Union

Competitive Pay

Health Plan

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

City of Midland, Texas is seeking a dedicated grounds maintenance worker to keep park grounds well manicured, irrigated, and safe for community use. You will operate and maintain equipment, mow and trim, and ensure ballfields are ready for practice and play throughout the season.

The role requires basic literacy for work orders and manuals, plus a Texas CDL. Experience with irrigation systems and pesticide applications is a plus. This is a municipal position with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 1–3 years of experience.
• Valid Texas CDL driver's license required.
• Ability to read operator's manuals and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Mows, trims and aerates parks grounds.
• Prepares and maintains ballfields for practice or regular play.
• Constructs new equipment and facilities.
• Maintains and installs irrigation systems.
• Applies fertilizers and pesticides depending on need.
• Prepares swimming pools for use during summer.
• Maintains equipment.
• Maintains records of work performed and submits reports to supervisor.
• Works overtime when needed.
• Performs related duties as required.

Job description

Scope of Work

Essential Job Duties

• Mows, trims and aerates parks grounds.
• Prepares and maintains ballfields for use in practice or regular play.
• Constructs new equipment and facilities.
• Maintains and installs irrigation systems.
• Applies fertilizers and pesticides depending on need.
• Prepares swimming pools for use during summer.
• Maintains equipment.
• Maintains records of work performed and submits reports to supervisor.
• Works overtime when needed.
• Performs related duties as required.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Ability to sit on equipment for extended periods of time. Employee will be exposed to both chemical and environmental hazards while measuring or applying pesticides or fertilizers. Ability to work in seasonal

Required Qualifications

Ability to effectively communicate with employees in order to receive work orders or instructions for any project. Ability to read operator's manuals and work orders. Skill in the operation of equipment such as tractors, mowers, trimmers, dump trucks, backhoes and other concrete and carpentry tools. High school diploma or equivalent plus one to three years of experience. Valid Texas CDL driver's license required.

• 2:1 Retirement Plan with TMRS
• Educational Tuition Assistance Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer
• Midland Municipal Employee Credit Union
• Competitive pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan
• PTO accrual
• Paid holidays