Light Equipment Operator

Job Summary

Under general supervision and in accordance with schedules or assignment, the Light Equipment Operator skillfully operates light equipment with attachments (mowers, tractors, skip loaders, backhoes, forklifts, leaf sweepers, street sweepers, dump trucks, dump carts; cultivators, seeders, spreaders, aerators, trenchers, field line painters, chippers, scrapers, flail mower). Performs manual labor (moving heavy objects, raking/removing debris, pick and shovel work, etc.) related to the assigned work and performs operator daily cleaning and maintenance of the equipment.

This position may require after-hours and weekend work.

• Operate light equipment and attachment-specific machinery in accordance with safety and operating guidelines.
• Perform manual labor tasks such as moving objects, debris removal, and related tasks.
• Conduct daily cleaning and preventative maintenance on equipment operated.
• Adhere to schedules and work assignments; may require after-hours or weekend shifts.

• Knowledge of related methods, tools, materials, and equipment used.
• Knowledge of safe driving and operation of light equipment and related power equipment.
• Basic understanding of mechanical concepts in hydraulics, electrical belts and pulleys, P.T.O.s, gasoline and diesel engines, and air-cooled and water-cooled engines.
• Knowledge of safe working techniques and safety equipment; awareness of typical surface hazards and underground hazards (utilities and infrastructure).
• Skills/Abilities:
  • Ability to work unsupervised on a variety of tasks from simple to complex.
  • Demonstrated ability to safely operate ride-on mowers, tractors, turf sweepers, dump trucks and attachments for turf mowing, aerating, and dethatching.
  • Demonstrated ability to safely operate trenchers, aerators, rototillers and other power-driven landscape maintenance equipment.
  • Respond appropriately to emergency situations and report unsafe conditions.
  • Follow manuals and guidelines for operation of State vehicles and equipment.
  • Perform strenuous physical work; apply mechanical aptitude and motor coordination.
  • Follow oral and written instructions; read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and campus personnel.
  • Perform routine operator service and repairs of equipment.
  • Understand and apply university/department policies and procedures.
  • Maintain professional demeanor while on duty.

• Must have one year of experience operating grounds maintenance light equipment in an educational, institutional, commercial, or equivalent setting.
• Preferred Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:
  • At least three years of recent relevant work experience performing routine turf maintenance and grounds or garden maintenance work, or a combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to understand and adhere to accepted industry turf maintenance standards.

Fresno State Facilities Management is committed to providing a safe, efficient, and sustainable environment that supports the operational needs of our campus community.

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

Note:

This description does not imply a contract of employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the university.