Equipment Operator - Horticulture
Job in
Fairhope, Baldwin County, Alabama, 36533, USA
Listing for:
City of Fairhope (AL)
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
-
Trades / Skilled Labor
Building Maintenance, Heavy Equipment Operator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I- HORTICULTURE
Horticulture Department
Under the close supervision of an assigned supervisor, the employee performs basic equipment operation needed to accomplish the objectives and functions of the assigned city department. Employees in this position do not require a high degree of manipulative skill or previous work experience in order to do an effective job. The employee operates light equipment and provides manual labor for the completion of projects.
In most instances, employees in this position are under close supervision so there is little opportunity to make mistakes of any consequence. The employee receives specific detailed instructions from the supervisor. Work is performed under established procedures with frequent inspections during progress, with a final inspection of completed work. Assignments that are repetitive in nature, once learned, may be carried out under normal supervision.
The employee performs routine maintenance inspections on assigned equipment, notifies the supervisor of equipment failures, and may assist with repairs. The employee also performs other routine manual labor as assigned. This is an entry‑level operator position. The job is considered safety‑sensitive and is subject to a pre‑employment background check and random drug screens.
This job description is written generically in order to meet the requirements for several city departments. Duties listed are inclusive of multiple departments and may not apply solely to a specific department or division.
Essential Functions
Equipment Operation
. The employee utilizes power equipment and hand tools to accomplish assigned tasks and performs minor repairs on equipment.
Drives and operates light equipment for the department, including tractors, mowers, and light dump trucks.Maintains assigned areas and rights‑of‑way (ROW) by mowing grass, edging, and trimming bushes and trees.Operates small‑engine power tools including lawn mowers, chain saws, concrete saw, leaf vacuum and blower, and weed eaters.Loads and unloads materials and equipment.Drives city vehicles to job sites.Equipment Maintenance
. Performs routine and preventative maintenance on assigned vehicle.
Performs pre‑work safety inspections of assigned equipment.Performs preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.Ensures assigned vehicles and equipment are properly fueled.Monitors mileage and ensures vehicle receives scheduled maintenance.Reports the need for equipment repairs to the supervisor.Performs work or may assist crew leader or other repairmen with minor mechanical repairs.Cleans and washes vehicles.Department Operations and Manual Labor
. Performs manual labor tasks following departmental policies and procedures to ensure proper maintenance and efficient operations of the department.
Performs road and ROW repair and maintenance activities.Uses a chainsaw to cut trees and bushes from ROW.Collects debris and trash.Clears roads of fallen trees, limbs, and other items following storms or emergencies.Operates equipment to clean out drains, traps, and ditches.Constructs molds and forms to work with concrete.Forms and repairs curbs, gutters, and sidewalks.Operates small‑engine power tools including lawn mowers and weed eaters.Uses concrete saws and other drills and skill saws.Ensures proper signage is visible during assigned operations.Uses hand tools such as saws, hammers, and shovels.Shovels asphalt, rocks, dirt, and other materials during road repairs and landscape work.Performs flagman duties, as needed, while on road maintenance or horticulture jobs.Picks up and piles brush, refuse and other materials.Non‑Essential Functions
Assists with city special events such as placing barricades and barriers.Responds to calls during hurricanes, inclement weather, or other emergency situations.Performs other job‑related duties as required or assigned.Qualifications
Possess a high school diploma or GED.Minimum of one (1) year of work experience operating light equipment in landscape maintenance or construction work; or any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the above listed knowledge, skills, and abilities commensurate with the requirements of this…
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