Equipment Operator - Parks

Ucitymo; University City (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ucitymo seeks a Parks Equipment Operator to operate equipment for park maintenance, transport materials, and perform routine repairs. Semi-skilled manual labor requires a High School diploma and 1–3 years in park grounds maintenance, plus knowledge of automotive equipment mechanics.

A Class B license is required, with CDL capability within a year. Work involves outdoor conditions, independent routine work, and potential lead duties under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent certification.
• 1–3 years of experience in maintenance of parks and grounds.
• Knowledge of mechanics and maintenance of automotive equipment.
• Ability to perform arduous manual labor, often under adverse weather.
• Class B current driver's license required.
• Ability to get a CDL within one year.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of equipment including tractors, dump trucks, trash trucks, grass trimmers, and chainsaws.
• Transport road materials, machinery, refuse, dirt, sand, stone, and snow.
• Load and unload trucks; perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Mow grass, trim trees, remove weeds, leaves, and snow; repair storm damage.
• Maintain athletic fields, courts, and playgrounds and prepare picnic areas for use.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Skills

Manual labor

Automotive equipment knowledge

Weather resilience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.