Parks Equipment Operator II – Outdoor Grounds

Sarasota County; Sarasota (FL); Hybrid; USD 2,769,000 - 3,306,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Sarasota County, within the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Department, seeks an Equipment Operator II to manage debris removal, mowing, and equipment maintenance across county parks and beaches.

Typical duties include operating grapple trucks, tractors, skid steers, and handheld tools, with a 40-hour work week and a 6:00 a.m. start. Valid Florida CDL-B and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 year of experience operating and maintaining equipment described herein.
• Must hold a valid Florida Class B CDL or greater and a Florida driver's license by date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate a grapple truck for the tree crew to remove debris.
• Transport and operate tractors and skid steers to remove large debris.
• Operate bushhogs, zero-turn and 11’ rotary mowers to maintain parks, beaches, and county properties.
• Use handheld tools for debris removal at multiple locations (string trimmer, blower, rake, shovel, etc.).
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and troubleshoot/repair as needed.
• Complete assigned work orders and use Microsoft and other software to finish tasks.

Skills

CDL Class B

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sarasota County, within the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Department, seeks an Equipment Operator II to manage debris removal, mowing, and equipment maintenance across county parks and beaches.

Typical duties include operating grapple trucks, tractors, skid steers, and handheld tools, with a 40-hour work week and a 6:00 a.m. start. Valid Florida CDL-B and a high school diploma are required.