Park Equipment Operator

City of Mesquite; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Mesquite is seeking a hands-on Park Maintenance Worker to keep city parks, medians and rights‑of‑way clean and safe. You will operate heavy park maintenance equipment, mow grass, trim trees, plant and remove debris, and assist in Urban Forestry programs.

The role requires at least six months of park maintenance experience, a valid driver’s license, and basic reading/writing skills. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime and weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of maintenance work involving operation of park maintenance equipment.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read and write at a level suitable for job tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy park maintenance equipment including tractors and mowers for mowing and tree trimming.
• Perform semi-skilled park maintenance and assist in Urban Forestry programs.
• Identify equipment needs, transport gear, and perform basic maintenance and lubrication.
• Participate in park facilities maintenance and litter control activities.
• Maintain work, time and material records and follow safety rules.

Skills

Equipment operation

Park maintenance

Tree trimming

Record keeping

Safety awareness

Education

Read and write proficiency

Tools

Power tools

Chipper

Job description

Salary: $16.38/hr. minimum - $22.36/hr. max (Depending on qualifications)

To operate the heavy park maintenance equipment for a variety of park maintenance activities including mowing, fertilizing, trimming trees, and related operations; perform semi-skilled park maintenance tasks and participate in Urban Forestry Program.

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SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by the District Park Supervisor.

• All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior as outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.
• Operate heavy park maintenance equipment including a tractor with mower, chipper, water truck, and various other equipment for a variety of park maintenance operations involving the mowing of grass and trimming of trees for City parks, medians, and rights‑of‑way.
• Identify equipment needs for each assigned project; pick up and deliver heavy equipment as required; operate a variety of park maintenance tools including power tools; perform general maintenance duties including refueling, and lubricating parts; make minor adjustments as necessary.
• Participate in the Urban Forestry Program; participate in City‑wide tree planting, and various other tree programs.
• Participate in a variety of park facilities maintenance duties including the clearing debris from parking lots.
• Pick up litter from grounds as needed.
• Drive to and from destinations as assigned by Supervisor.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in a variety of plant maintenance and landscape duties including trimming trees and shrubs, pulling weeds, mowing and edging lawns, raking recreation areas, planting trees, watering plants and trees, sweeping, and clearing fallen trees from the public paths and walkways.
• Assist in park inspections to ensure the safety of the public and park facilities; note possible safety hazards or causes of injury; perform general maintenance and repair to park facilities as required.
• Maintain work, time and material records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

EXPERIENCE

Six (6) months of increasingly responsible experience performing maintenance work involving the operation of park maintenance equipment.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Required overtime and weekends as needed.