Parks Equipment Operator III - Tree Trimming Job Cape Coral area,Florida USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

PAY RATE: $23.15/HR.

Position Summary

Under general supervision, the incumbent performs skilled work in the maintenance and upkeep of tree trimming and other similar duties as assigned. Work is reviewed through oral and written reports, discussion, and results obtained.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs skilled tree trimming tasks including the operation of heavy automotive equipment and gasoline powered machinery.
Assists with construction and maintenance of park areas.
Washes, cleans and performs routine first level maintenance to the equipment.
Make daily written and oral reports.
Assumes all duties and responsibilities in the absence of immediate supervisor.
For declared disasters, position is considered “essential”; works with City crews during preparation and recovery operations (road clearing, debris removal from rights of way and city properties, inspection of facilities, etc.).
Performs other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge, principles and methods of operating heavy automotive construction equipment.
Knowledge of practices, methods and materials used in tree trimming activities, fence installation, construction and maintenance.
Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to safety operation of equipment.
Ability to perform manual work.
Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions.
Skilled in operating, cleaning and maintaining equipment.
Skilled in the operation of hand and power tool.
Performs other job duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an equivalency diploma.
One (1) year of experience in automotive construction equipment and gasoline-powered machinery.
One (1) year of experience in the operation and principles of tree trimming.
Must demonstrate the ability to read, write and understand English.
A combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted at the City Manager’s discretion.

Certificates and Licenses

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class B CDL driver's license and must be insurable by the City’s current insurance provider.
National Incident Management System (NIMS) training will be required according to the job duties and responsibilities within one (1) year of employment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Instructs, leads, assigns, and delegates tree trimming maintenance tasks to workers in the absence of immediate supervisor.
Turns in a monthly report of daily activities/tasks involved with area of responsibility.

Essential Physical Abilities

Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over)
Moderate lifting (15 to 44 lbs.)
Light lifting (under 15 lbs.)
Heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over)
Moderate carrying (14 to 44 lbs.)
Light carrying (under 15 lbs.)
Reaching above shoulder
Use of fingers
Both hands required
Climbing (use of legs and arms)
Climbing (legs only)
Good near vision
Good distant vision
Both eyes required
Depth perception
Distinguishing basic colors
Distinguishing shades of colors
Good hearing (with or without hearing aid)
Straight pulling
Pulling hand over hand
Pushing
Walking
Standing
Crawling
Kneeling
Bending
Balancing
Stooping
Jumping
Running
Throwing
Driving (cars, small vans, pick-ups, etc.)
Driving & operating (heavy equip., trucks, etc.)

Environmental Conditions

Work inside and outside
In heat
In cold
In high humidity
In dampness or chilliness
In dry conditions
In noisy conditions
In darkness
In dusty conditions
With silica, asbestos, etc.
With fumes or gases
With smoke or flames
With chemicals
With solvents
With grease or oils
With radiant energy
With electrical energy
On slippery surfaces
On uneven surfaces
In or with moving objects
In or with ladders/scaffolding
At heights above ground level
Below ground level
In water
With explosives
With poor ventilation
With odors
With unusual fatigue factors
Other relevant information

Emergency Responsibilities

In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, Emergency Management or City Administration. Such assignments may be before, during or after the emergency/disaster.

Disclaimers

This job description is not intended to, and does not, constitute an offer of employment or a contract for employment or the terms and condition of employment. The City of Plant City has the right to revise this job description at any time.

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