Light Equipment Operator

Job Objectives

Under immediate supervision of the Parks Superintendent and/or his designee. Is responsible for general labor of corresponding department. No responsibility for reports and/or records. Decisions are made on a routine level. Position has little or no contact with the public. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain lawns at all public buildings on a daily basis.
• Pick up trash at city facilities.
• Trim trees at all city facilities as needed.
• Requires lifting items 20-50 pounds in weight periodically (trash cans, misc. equipment).
• Must assist in lifting 100-200 pounds occasionally (bleachers, playground equipment, picnic tables, etc.).
• Work with power tools (Ex. Drill, weed eaters, chainsaws, etc.) daily.
• Operate 15 – 30 hp garden tractors.
• May require working with chemicals.
• Ensures that city vehicle is properly maintained and serviced.
• Reports damages and graffiti to city facilities.
• Will perform physical and manual labor on a daily and continuous basis.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Duties involve considerable bending, lifting, digging, carrying, or walking with little chance for variety, and/or using force equal to lifting 20-50 pounds periodically (chain saws, trash cans, misc. equipment).
• Will perform other duties as assigned for different events (Ex. parades, celebration ceremonies, etc.).
• Perform other related duties as required.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS

• City vehicle
• Two-way radio
• Trade tools
• General garden tools
• Weed eaters
• Push mowers
• Chain saws
• Hedgers
• Blowers
• 15 - 30 hp garden tractors

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Some unusual working hours, irregular hours or shifts, may involve occasional travel.
• Exposure to hazards which might result in serious injury or death.
• Continuous lifting of heavy materials, constant physical movement; demands physical strength associated with hard labor or forceful physical contacts.
• Must be able to lift 15-25 lbs.

Education/Required Skills

• Must have a minimum of six (6) months related experience to perform effectively, with little supervision, in work situations which are varied or which have deviations and irregularities.
• Able to perform strenuous manual labor tasks.
• Able to follow oral instructions.
• Able to work under extreme weather conditions.
• Must possess a valid, Texas Drivers’ License.
• Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent; however, will be afforded an opportunity to acquire within nine (9) months if the applicant does not possess one at the time of employment.