Light Equipment Operator

World Equestrian Center Wilmington; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Light Equipment Operator to join their grounds maintenance team. This role involves operating forklifts and tractors, maintaining the arena grounds, and ensuring cleanliness across the facility. Ideal candidates will thrive in outdoor environments and demonstrate excellent customer service skills. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and a sign-on bonus, along with comprehensive medical benefits and a 401K plan. Join a supportive team that values work-life balance and development opportunities, all while contributing to memorable guest experiences.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

401K with Company Match

$500 Sign-On Bonus

Family/Work-Life Balance

Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts and tractors is highly preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the grounds of the arena and clean stalls.
• Responsible for lawn care, snow removal, and event setups.
• Perform trash collection and ensure cleanliness of grounds.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Tractor Operation

Customer Service

Ability to Work in All Weather Conditions

Physical Stamina

Education

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Forklift

Tractor

Job description

$500.00 SIGN ON BONUS, YOU WILL RECEIVE 250.00 AFTER 30 DAYS AND 250.00 AFTER 90 DAYS, PAY OUT BASED ON ATTENDANCE/PERFORMANCE (Applies to full-time status only)

MEDICAL BENEFITS, 401K WITH COMPANY MATCH, AND MORE!!!

Must have Valid Drivers license

The World Equestrian Center located in Wilmington, OH is seeking a Light Equipment Operator to support our operations in grounds maintenance. Ideal candidates have previous experience in a similar field and must have experience driving forklifts and tractors. Position is outdoors so candidates must be able to come to work and produce results regardless of outdoor weather conditions. Additionally, the job requires a great deal of often strenuous physical activity; therefore, applicants should have the ability to meet these requirements. Pay rate depending on experience is $16.00-$18.00 per hour.

The ideal candidate would have open availability. Weekend availability is a must.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of the grounds of the arena.
• Clean stalls and other grounds areas.
• Trash collection and sweeping.
• Responsible for bedding delivery.
• Responsible for lawn care.
• Responsible for snow removal.
• Completion of special event set up and tear down.
• Dragging and watering arenas.
• Ability to lift, bend, twist, and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to use equipment such as forklifts and tractors for maintenance of the grounds.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Required Skills:

• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.

Required Experience:

• Experience running a forklift and tractors is highly preferred.
• License for use of forklifts and tractors is highly preferred.
• Experience on a farm or similar location is highly preferred.

The World Equestrian Center is managed by Columbus Hospitality Management, a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to family/work-life balance and by providing development opportunities.

We are proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace/EOE. All applicants will be required to submit to a background check prior to employment.