Equipment Operator II

Huron Hills Golf Course
3465 E Huron River Dr
Ann Arbor Twp, MI 48104, USA

This position involves semi‑skilled manual and skilled equipment operation work in golf course maintenance. Responsible for watering greens, and tees; maintain sand traps; and change cups on greens and tee markers. Mow turf with sophisticated golf maintenance equipment and pick up debris, leaves, and broken tree limbs. Perform related work as required. Reports to the Golf Course Superintendent and/or Assistant Greenskeeper.

This position requires the usage of additional equipment not required in the level I position including loaders, aerators, large mowing equipment.

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and follow oral and written instructions without close supervision
• Skill in the use of hand and mechanical tools and equipment is necessary
• Experience in operating backhoes, loaders and other heavy equipment
• Must obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certification within 30 days of employment. The City offers CPR/AED and First Aid classes, which are free to Parks employees. Please note, your certification must be from an organization that has been approved by the Bureau of Community and Health Systems, Child Care Licensing Division. Please seelink for list of approved organizations.

• Graduation from high school, and some experience in grounds keeping or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of the proper use and operation of equipment used in golf course maintenance.
• Mechanical aptitude and past experience as large equipment operator (such as large trucks, tractors, mower, golf course equipment, etc.).

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Incumbent may be exposed to hazardous physical conditions (i.e., domestic and wild animals, mechanical parts, vibration, etc.), extreme temperatures, and intense noise. Required to wear hearing protection. Required to walk on uneven terrain.

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