Equipment Operator - Nature & Trails

Overview

Equipment Operator at Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD) is seeking friendly, motivated individuals in the Beaverton area to join the Nature & Trails team as Equipment Operators. This is a great opportunity to build leadership skills, work outdoors, and help maintain safe, beautiful trails and parks for the community.

The Equipment Operator assists the Nature & Trails group with turf and landscape maintenance in THPRD parks. Duties include operating District vehicles, towing trailers, mowing, over seeding, and controlling invasive species. The role also involves equipment and vehicle inspection, basic maintenance, and other related tasks.

Effective February 15:
The hourly hiring range for this position is $24.49 - $26.02, based on experience and internal equity. The full hourly pay range for this job classification is $24.49 - $27.61. Employees hired into this role may be eligible for a merit increase at the end of September.

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

• Operate a variety of equipment such as mowers, trucks, trailers, hedge/string trimmers, backpack blowers, pole saw, pruners, and hand tools.
• Perform a variety of tasks in the care and maintenance of parks and facilities, including garbage collection.
• Assist Nature & Trails in field work pertaining to the restoration of natural areas, including trail and natural area maintenance.
• Provide customer service and information to the public about THPRD.

• At least one (1) year operating tractors, commercial mowers, turf maintenance equipment, front loaders, excavators, trucks and trailers, agricultural equipment, or other related landscape maintenance machinery.
• Previous experience operating tractors and larger field mowing equipment is preferred.

Candidates should be prepared to work outdoors, on uneven surfaces, in various environmental conditions each week. Physical exertion is required to lift, move, drag, push, and carry heavy objects (up to 60 pounds). This position also requires crouching, bending, kneeling, and reaching.

Applications are reviewed as received, with a tentative start date in mid-March. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly.

Resumes and cover letters are not accepted. To reduce barriers to entry, THPRD evaluates applicants based on their work history and responses to supplemental questions. Please answer the supplemental questions thoroughly so hiring managers and subject matter experts can accurately assess your experience and qualifications. Salary placement is determined through a pay equity analysis in accordance with Oregon’s Equal Pay Act.

THPRD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THPRD will ensure that people experiencing disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at hr.

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