Park Maintenance: Heavy Equipment Operator

Columbus Consolidated Government; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Columbus Consolidated Government seeks a Motor Equipment Operator to manage park maintenance tasks, operate heavy and light equipment, and supervise inmate laborers. The role requires maintaining vehicles, completing daily activity reports, and ensuring safety during outdoor operations.

Benefits include comprehensive health plans, retirement options, paid holidays, and vacation leaves. This municipal position offers outdoor work in varied weather and opportunities in parks maintenance and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in park maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of the techniques used in the maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Skill in the operation of various types of heavy and light construction equipment.
• Skill in problem solving and decision making.
• Skill in the supervision of inmate laborers.
• Skill in the preparation of reports and records.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Operates a garbage truck; supervises inmates in the removal of trash from parks.
• Mows grass; operates weed-eater, edger, and lawn tractor.
• Operates dump truck.
• Operates front-end loader; loads and unloads material from trucks.
• Operates a chain saw in the removal of trees, limbs, and brush.
• Supervises the work of inmate laborers; transports inmates to and from corrections facility.
• Inspects vehicles and equipment; performs general maintenance duties; maintains inventory of supplies and tools; washes vehicles.
• Marks sports fields.
• Completes required reports of daily activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Inmate supervision

Communication skills

Problem solving

Reports & records

Park maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dump truck

Front-end loader

Chain saw

Lawn tractor

Weed eater

Job description

The Columbus Consolidated Government seeks a Motor Equipment Operator to manage park maintenance tasks, operate heavy and light equipment, and supervise inmate laborers. The role requires maintaining vehicles, completing daily activity reports, and ensuring safety during outdoor operations.

Benefits include comprehensive health plans, retirement options, paid holidays, and vacation leaves. This municipal position offers outdoor work in varied weather and opportunities in parks maintenance and