Equipment Operator I/II - Parks

General Description

This position serves as a lead worker, overseeing daily tasks, supervising staff, and managing operations in the absence of the Crew Chief.

Important and Essential Duties

• Operate City vehicle and various types and sizes of equipment such as tractors, riding mowers, mulchers, edgers, ditchers and line trimmers in the maintenance of right-of-ways, boulevards, vacant lots, municipal grounds, ball fields, and city parks.
• Perform daily tasks needed to provide landscape services for the cemetery.
• Plan and execute funeral services, including site verification and setup, in the absence of the Crew Chief.
• Perform tasks inherent to cemetery operations such as grave leveling, stone leveling, stone repair, etc.
• Maintain equipment used daily through lubrication, sharpening, cleaning, and fluid checks.
• Oversee the cemetery crew in the Crew Chief's absence and enter work performed into the Work Order System (Asset Essentials).
• Facilitate minor plumbing repairs as needed.
• Work in conjunction with Parks Division as a team player to help where needed.

Equipment Operator II

• Must be able to step into crew chief position when crew chief is not present and perform role in a leadership manner, by ensuring all tasks are executed without any setbacks.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Methods, materials, and equipment used in cemetery work.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions of equipment work.
• Safe driving principles and practices.
• Computers and other technology that are pertinent to the completion and documentation of work.

Experience and Training Guidelines

• One (1) year of related work experience as a heavy equipment operator or demonstrated proficiency in operation of equipment while working in the Parks Division is required.
• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A valid Texas driver’s license; the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.
• Three (3) years of experience as a heavy equipment operator is required.
• A valid Texas driver’s license; the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.
• A Heavy Equipment Operator Training Certificate is required.

Special Requirements

• Bloodborne Pathogens training and HazCom training are required within Sixty (60) days of employment.
• Ability to travel to different sites.
• With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday: Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Physical Demand Codes: Standing – Extensive (100 – 70% of the time); Sitting – Moderate (60 – 30% of the time); Walking – Extensive (100 – 70% of the time); Lifting – Moderate (60 – 30% of the time); Carrying – Moderate (60 – 30% of the time); Pushing/Pulling – Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time); Overhead Work – Moderate (60 – 30% of the time); Fine Dexterity – Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time); Kneeling – Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time); Crouching – Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time); Crawling – Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time); Bending – Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time); Twisting – Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time); Climbing – Moderate (60 – 30% of the time); Balancing – Extensive (100 – 70% of the time); Vision – Extensive (100 – 70% of the time); Hearing – Moderate (60 – 30% of the time); Talking – Extensive (100 – 70% of the time); Other: Teamwork and collaboration with colleagues.