Equipment Operator - Parks

Gulfshoresal; Kerrville (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kerrville seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to maintain, repair and improve city parks. Operate a variety of machinery and perform groundskeeping and structural maintenance as assigned.

This role requires a High School diploma, a Texas Class B CDL, and at least two years of related experience. The position involves irregular hours including evenings, weekends and holidays, with physical duties outdoors in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Texas Class B CDL.
• Two years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment.
• Mow the parks, apply herbicides, and perform various maintenance procedures on buildings and structures.
• Perform occasional night, weekend and holiday park patrol duties.
• Assist with special events and work with other municipal departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Skills

Basic operating knowledge

Construction methods knowledge

Machinery operation safety

Irregular schedule capability

Emergency response ability

Attendance reliability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Texas Class B CDL

Two years related experience

Job description

Job Summary:

Operate a variety of heavy equipment for the purpose of maintaining, repairing and improving City parks.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position.The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.

1. Operate a variety of heavy equipment.
2. Mow the parks, apply herbicides, and perform various maintenance procedures on buildings and structures.
3. Perform occasional night, weekend and holiday park patrol duties.
4. Assist with special events and work with other municipal departments as needed.
5. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of basic operational, technical or office processes.
• Working knowledge and the practical uses of construction methods, and the repair of parks and related sites.
• Skill and ability to proficiently and safely operate machinery to grade.
• Ability to work an irregular work schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to respond during emergencies.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable work attendance.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:

• Loader, grader, roller, mowers, backhoe, dump truck, front end loader, brush cutter, chain saw, hand tools, trencher, bucket truck, hand tools and power tools.
• Hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, safety vest, ear protection, steel toe boots, traffic cones, flags, respirator, dust mask, back support belt

Education, Certification and Experience Required:

• Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Two years related experience.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

Duties are generally performed citywide in both outdoor and indoor settings.This is medium to heavy work requiring the exertion of fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, up to twenty (20) pounds of force frequently, and up to ten (10) pounds of force constantly to move, lift and push objects.Work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing and pulling.This position is subject to outside environmental conditions, including extreme cold, extreme heat, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.

Special Requirements:

• Ability to work an irregular work schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Subject to 24 hour call during emergencies.

The City of Kerrville is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Qualified Individuals. A City of Kerrville application is required. Resumes are considered additional information, and accepted with a completed City application.