Equipment Operator - Horticulture

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Under the close supervision of the 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 labour 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 labour as assigned. This is an entry‑level operator position. This job is considered safety‑sensitive and is subject to pre‑employment background check and random drug screens.

• Equipment Operation: utilizes power equipment and hand tools to accomplish assigned tasks. Performs minor repairs on equipment.
• 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.
• Controls 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.
• Pre‑work safety inspections of 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 supervisor.
• May assist crew leader or other repairmen with minor mechanical repairs.
• Cleans and washes vehicles.

• Department Operations and Manual Labour:
  Performs manual labour 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.

• 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.

• 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 job.
• Current and valid driver’s license; ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within the six (6) months of employment; must be insurable.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, or emergencies as needed.
• Ability to travel throughout City to perform job functions.
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