Light Equipment Operator - Cemetery

City of Valdosta; Valdosta (GA); In loco; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

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The City of Valdosta is seeking a Grounds and Cemetery Maintenance Worker to operate trucks, light equipment, and perform grounds and cemetery upkeep. The role includes mowing, pruning, and supporting cemetery operations as part of daily city services.

Responsibilities include vehicle inspections, radio communications with dispatch, and assisting in traffic control. The position requires knowledge of safety policies and the city geography, with opportunities to contribute to a well-maintained

Competenze

• Knowledge of techniques, equipment, and supplies used in grounds and cemetery maintenance.
• Knowledge of city and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the geography of the city, including street names and locations.
• Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles, trucks and light equipment.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Mansioni

• Operate a truck and trailer to transport equipment and materials.
• Operate a truck and trailer, read-end loader, or other equipment along a predetermined route to collect refuse.
• Operate a tractor with bush hog and other grounds maintenance equipment to mow grass on city rights-of-way, in the city cemetery, and on other city properties.
• Operate hand and power tools in the performance of ground maintenance duties.
• Plan and prune trees and shrubs.
• Operate a backhoe and dump truck to close and open graves in the cemetery.
• Maintain radio contact with dispatchers to send and receive information.
• Maintain assigned vehicles and equipment; perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Assist in traffic control at work sites.
• Perform related duties.

Conoscenze

Vehicle/equipment operation

Oral and written communication

Work prioritization and organization

Strumenti

Hand and power tools

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Job Description

• Operates a truck and trailer to transport equipment and materials.
• Operates a truck and trailer, read-end loader, or other equipment along a predetermined route to collect refuse.
• Operates a tractor with bush hog and other grounds maintenance equipment to mow grass on city rights-of-way, in the city cemetery, and on other city properties.
• Operates hand and power tools in the performance of ground maintenance duties.
• Plans and prunes trees and shrubs.
• Operates a backhoe and dump truck to close and open graves in the cemetery.
• Maintains radio contact with dispatchers to send and receive information.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment; performs pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Assists in traffic control at work sites.
• Performs related duties.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the techniques, equipment, and supplies used in grounds and cemetery maintenance.
• Knowledge of city and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the geography of the city, including street names and locations.
• Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles, trucks and light equipment.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in oral and written communication.