Equipment Operator - Parks

Gfoat; Kerrville (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat in Kerrville, Texas is seeking a qualified individual to operate heavy machinery for maintaining and repairing City parks. Responsibilities include mowing, applying herbicides, and assisting with special events. A High School Diploma and a valid Texas Class B CDL are required, along with two years of related experience. Strong operational skills are necessary for this rigorous position, which may require working evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment.
• Mow the parks and perform maintenance procedures.
• Assist with special events and work with municipal departments.

Skills

Machinery operation

Maintenance skills

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Texas Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Tools

Loader

Backhoe

Mowers

Power tools

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.

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.

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.

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.

Special Requirements:

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