Equipment Operator

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Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Equipment Operator maintains and cuts grass on tees, fairways, roughs, greens and fringes. Operates equipment such as walking/riding greens, tee, fairway, rough mowers, bunker rakes, utility cars, rollers, blowers, tractors, and a variety of powered and non‑powered hand tools. The purpose of the position is to keep the fairways and greens of the golf course in optimal condition.

Supervision

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Cultivating a positive work environment.
• Being efficient with time at work.
• Communicating effectively with management, co‑workers, and guests.
• Being flexible.
• Maintaining integrity in all conversations and actions.
• Consistently reporting to work on time prepared to perform duties of position.
• Following internal procedures and external regulations; and bringing issues to management.

Operational Responsibilities

• Mowing Tee Boxes and Approaches – Ability to operate mowers. Ability to sit for extended periods. Ability to occasionally squat or bend to empty grass catcher baskets and move tee markers or debris. Minimal pulling or lifting.
• Mowing Fairways – Ability to operate fairway mowers. Ability to sit for extended periods. Ability to occasionally squat or bend to move cart directional signs or debris. Minimal lifting, bending, or twisting.
• Mowing Primary Roughs – Ability to operate riding mowers. Ability to sit for extended periods. Ability to occasionally squat or bend to move cart directional signs or debris. Minimal lifting, bending, or twisting.
• Mowing Secondary Roughs – Ability to operate mowers. May require constant light pulling and pushing with arms and shoulders. Ability to sit for extended periods. Ability to occasionally squat or bend to move cart directional signs or debris.
• Operation of Utility Tractors – Operators may operate various size utility tractors (20hp to 60hp). Must be able to reach all levers and be highly trained to operate the equipment. Tractors often have front end loaders, back hoes, and attachments. Operator must be physically able to mount and dismount tractor, and readily access all controls.
• Walk Mowing Greens – Walk at steady pace for up to several miles per day. Mowers are self‑propelled; light pushing, pulling, and twisting required. Occasional bending and lifting up to 20lbs. Ability to operate a handheld blower required.
• Raking Bunkers – Walk at steady pace for up to four hours with constant breaks. Light pulling and pushing required to use a rake to smooth sand. Ability to walk on steep slopes required. Ability to operate a handheld blower required.
• Use of trimmer – Stand for majority of shift. Operate commercial trimmer weighing ~12lbs. Frequent light lifting, twisting, and pulling required to complete task.
• Picking of debris or trash – Light lifting and raking required. Most pieces of debris or trash weigh less than 5lbs. Large trash receptacles may weigh up to 50lbs quent bending or squatting required.
• Hand Watering Greens – Ability to pull and handle 40lb. water hose. Frequent squatting and bending required.
• Changing Hole Locations – Ability to lift, pull, twist, and squat repeatedly. Lifting of 20lbs from ground required.
• Tree Work – Ability to operate various sizes of chainsaws and/or assist with removal of tree debris. Lifting of up to 50lbs unassisted, and up to 80lbs assisted required. Also requires raking and shoveling of debris.
• Irrigation Repair – All employees may be called upon to assist the Irrigation Technician with repairs. Requires bending, squatting, lifting, pulling, and pushing repeatedly. Often requires shoveling dirt or rock and removal of materials.
• Clubhouse Lawns – Operation of push mowers, string trimmers, blowers, and hand tools required to maintain lawns and ornamental beds. Frequent standing, walking, bending.
• Leaf Cleanup – Raking, blowing, shoveling, and removal of grass clippings, leaves, and other debris. Frequent standing, walking, bending, pulling, and pushing.

Conform with all safety standards and use of all appropriate safety equipment.

Performs all other duties, as assigned.

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