Light Equipment Operator

Job Title: Light Equipment Operator

Salary range: $31,898 - $44,657

Location: Beeville, TX

Department: Parks and Recreation

Hours: Regular / Full-Time / Non-Exempt

Start date: Pending the results of an interview and pre employment drug screen.

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Operates and may perform inspections and routine maintenance on various equipment including small tractors with mowers, light pickup trucks, single axle trucks, and trash removal vehicles. Performs general grounds maintenance and related activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Drives 2–5-ton vehicles and may operate other light equipment
  • Performs routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles, including checking oil, water, and tires
  • Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
  • Assists with landscaping, tree and shrub care, and general groundskeeping work
  • Prepares and maintains athletic fields, playgrounds, and picnic areas
  • Performs irrigation setup and breakdown
  • Interacts courteously with the public and provides information as needed

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

  • Operates weed eaters, chain saws, push mowers, power tools, and similar equipment
  • Uses a variety of maintenance tools such as shovels and rakes to complete assignments
  • Assists in cleaning the John C. Fulghum Event Center, including restrooms and trash removal
  • Performs weed eating and cleanup around the John C. Fulghum Event Center
  • Works an alternating weekend schedule with the crew (4 hours Saturday & 4 hours Sunday)
  • Cleans and lubricates equipment and maintains a clean working area
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL WORK HABITS:

  • Regular and consistent attendance in a workplace environment
  • Scheduled alternating weekend work; subject to holiday work and minimal overtime

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Equipment Used:

  • Triple Cutter
  • Boom Tractor
  • Backhoe
  • 2–5-ton vehicles and other light equipment

Skills Required:

  • Ability to operate a Triple Cutter and Boom Tractor
  • Ability to operate and maintain weed eaters, chain saws, push mowers, and power tools
  • Ability to work both in a team environment and independently without direct supervision
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • Excellent customer service skills and a positive, professional demeanor

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT

Education, Experience, and Certification:

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • Valid Texas Driver's License or available alternative means of transportation
  • Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with alternating weekends and holidays
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background investigation
  • Ability to attain ICS 100 and 200 certifications

Physical Requirements:

  • Extensive physical activity required, including heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 50 pounds
  • Work environment involves exposure to hazards and physical risks requiring adherence to basic safety precautions
  • Constant exposure to extreme temperatures (heat, cold, and rain), chemicals, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, and various fuels
  • Ability to move about an office or building and travel between sites within or outside the City
  • Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to operate a computer, telephone, and related equipment
  • Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, to communicate effectively
  • Sufficient vision, with or without reasonable accommodation, to review materials in electronic or hardcopy form
  • Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to function in a general office and outdoor work environment

Applicant Notes:

  • The City of Beeville is an at-will employer.
  • The job description is a general summary; it is not an all-inclusive list of job duties, and employees will be called upon to complete other duties as assigned.
  • Applications are required to be considered for open positions. A resume may be provided but does not take the place of a completed application.

NOTHING CONTAINED IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION OR ANY OTHER MATERIALS OR INFORMATION DISTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF BEEVILLE CREATES A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN AN EMPLOYEE AND THE CITY.

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