Park Equipment Operator Or Senior Park Equipment Operator
Job Description
Collaborative Job
Position: Park Equipment Operator Or Senior Park Equipment Operator
Company: City of Plano, Texas
Company: City of Plano, Texas
Job Brief
At the city of plano, our values make us who we are and guide us as we serve our city.
Salary Detail
$18.58 – $23.56 an hour
Experience
Work Achievements is required
Qualifications
Diploma in releted field is required
Job Detail
- Operates light and/or heavy equipment required in the upkeep and operation of the areas of responsibility.
- Inspects and maintains assigned equipment.
- Performs various construction, routine maintenance and labor tasks.
- Mows and edges turf, trims and prunes trees and shrubs, removes brush and debris, mulches landscape beds and trees.
- May paint lines and set up sporting equipment to include goal posts, nets, and screens depending on area of assignment.
- Ensures conditions are safe in the area where work is performed. Selects most appropriate working routine.
- May lead the work activities of others.
- Maintain daily work orders.
- Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential Marginal Duties: Performs other duties as assigned. Typical Decisions: The incumbent is responsible for: the proper maintenance and upkeep of assigned sites. inspecting and maintaining assigned equipment to ensure it is in operable condition. identifying and eliminating potential safety hazards. use of safe work methods and safety equipment and PPE. operating equipment within the guidelines of the appropriate Operator’s Manual. Incumbent must determine proper methods of maintenance and repair for each project.
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Knowledge of: Operation and maintenance of equipment. routine construction, repair and maintenance methods. basic safety standards. landscaping maintenance.
- Skill in: Communicating clearly both verbally and in writing. operating light and/or heavy equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of assigned functional operations.
- Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
- Experience: One (1) year of previous landscaping or construction experience which involves the operation of light and/or heavy equipment in assigned area of responsibility.
- Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements
- Licenses and Certifications: Texas Class “A” Commercial driver’s license preferred.
- Conditions of Employment: Must pass a drug test, driver license check, criminal history background check, periodic CJIS background check (for positions requiring access into Police buildings) and social security number verification check.
- Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in and around City buildings, parks, and facilities, to operate a motor vehicle and drive on surface streets. strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work and around machines, and to operate varied hand and power tools and specialized equipment. vision to read printed materials and a computer screen. and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the teleph1or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, and reach when completing maintenance, repairs, and various daily tasks. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 80 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.
- Employees work in and around buildings and facilities and are exposed to constant noise, cold and hot temperatures, temperature swings, inclement weather conditions, dust, mechanical hazards, and hazardous odors and fumes.
- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Senior Park Equipment Operator Summary of Duties: Under general supervision, the Park Equipment Operator, Senior is responsible for operating specialized and/or heavy equipment in the installation, repair and maintenance of facilities in assigned area of responsibility.
- Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the advanced journey-level classification in the Park Equipment Operator series. The incumbent plans detailed methods to attain desired objectives working within established policy. Methods require use of initiatives and resourcefulness in developing processes and procedures. Works under indirect supervision, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Operates specialized and heavy equipment required in the upkeep and operation of areas of responsibility.
- Inspects and maintains assigned equipment.
- Performs various construction, routine maintenance, and labor tasks.
- Mows, edges, and aerates grass. trims and prunes trees, hedges, and bushes, removes brush and debris, mulches landscape beds and tree islands.
- Sets concrete forms. pours, levels, and finishes concrete.
- May paint lines and set up sporting equipment to include goal posts, nets, and screens depending on area of assignment.
- Welds, fabricates, installs, and repairs various components related to infrastructure.
- Ensures conditions are safe in the area where work is performed. Selects most appropriate working routine.
- Maintain daily work orders.
- May lead the work activities of others.
- Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential. Marginal Duties:
- Performs other duties as assigned. Typical Decisions: The incumbent is responsible for: the proper maintenance and upkeep of sites in assigned area of responsibility, inspecting and maintaining assigned equipment to ensure it is in operable condition. identifying potential safety hazards. use of safe work methods and safety equipment and PPE. operating equipment within the guidelines of the appropriate Operator’s Manual. Incumbent must determine proper methods of maintenance and repair for each project. Minimum Qualifications:
- Knowledge of: Operation and maintenance of equipment. routine construction, repair and maintenance methods. basic safety standards. landscaping maintenance, in assigned area of responsibility.
- Skill in: Communicating clearly both verbally and in writing. operating specialized and/or heavy equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of assigned functional operations.
- Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
- Experience: Two (2) years of previous landscaping or construction experience which includes the operation of specialized and/or heavy equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair in assigned area of responsibility.
- Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements
- Licenses and Certifications: Texas Class “A” or “B” Commercial driver’s license (CDL) required at time of employment. If hired with Class “B” CDL, employee has 12 months to obtain Class “A” CDL.
- Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in and around City buildings, parks, and facilities, to operate a motor vehicle and drive on surface streets. strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work and around machines, and to operate varied hand and power tools and specialized equipment. vision to read printed materials and a computer screen. and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the teleph1or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, and reach when completing maintenance, repairs, and various daily tasks. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 75 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.
- Employees work in and around buildings and facilities and are exposed to constant noise, cold and hot temperatures, temperature swings, dust, mechanical hazards, and hazardous odors and fumes.
- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Equal Employment Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer – EOE/M/F/V/D Open positions are subject to close without notice.
