Streets & Sidewalks - Sr Equip Opr

936-Streets & Sidewalks -  Sr Equip Opr Job Description

Posted Friday, August 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM

936-Streets & Sidewalks -  Sr. Equipment Operator

Under general supervision, performs skilled work regularly involving the operation of specialized fairway mowers, street sweepers, forklifts and similar equipment; at times, work may be performed independently from the larger crew; and performs related work as required. Work involves regular contact with other departments, divisions, and residents.

Operates hydraulic 9-unit fairway mower or small tractor with skip-loader and grader. Operates

a forklift, riding mower, dump truck and does finish grading with tractor.

Operates street sweepers on regularly scheduled routes: cleaning streets, carport and parking areas; operates a forklift as the regularly designated crew member operator.

Works effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listens to and objectively considers ideas and suggestions from others; keeps commitments; keeps others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addresses problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; addresses others by name, title or other respectful identifier, and; respects the diversity of our work force in actions, words and deeds.

Regular attendance required. All duties performed on site for the Community.

Sr. Equipment Operator performs the following functions for the Relandscaping Crew:

Under direction of foreman or lead, plans landscaping tasks to ensure adherence to specifications and plan design; plants, cultivates, fertilizes, and waters ornamental plants, shrubs, and hedges; trims trees and shrubs from the ground and on ladders; installs sod, waters, and applies fertilizers and non-restrictive chemicals.

Operates and drives a variety of landscaping equipment.

Repairs and builds planters, mortarless wall systems, mortarless paver systems and damaged or obsolete landscapes.

Follows up on assigned written resident complaint requests, corrects problems, discusses with resident or refers to a supervisor-noting disposition.

Sr. Equipment Operator performs the following functions for Golf Course Maintenance:

Under general supervision, performs skilled tasks involved in the care and maintenance of the golf course; install, cuts and various portions of the golf course such as Greens, Tees, Fairways, Roughs, and sod; prunes small trees, slopes, and improves flower beds.

Operates and drives a variety of landscaping equipment.

Loads and unloading various materials such as sand, gravel and soil.

NON
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Trains others on regularly assigned equipment, cleans and routinely services assigned equipment. Assists crews in general work as required.

EQUIPMENT
OPERATED:

Front loader dump truck and multi-axle trailer, truck, crew carrier, street sweepers, tractors, small tractor with skip-loader and grader, forklifts, riding mowers, gas trimmers, vacuums, sod cutters, hand held spray equipment, soldering iron, small and large trenchers, ax, pulasky, shovels, sod cutter, hand tools, jack hammer, chainsaw, concrete saw, and Fairway mowers, various Rough mowers, riding as well as walking Greens mowers, Tee mowers, aerifiers, top dressers, rollers, various tractors, small dump truck and utility vehicles.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to dust, fumes and normal outdoor elements. Does not work in extreme inclement weather.

DESIRABLE

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the job.
• Knowledge of the operating characteristics of medium to heavy-duty mower or public works maintenance and construction equipment.
• Knowledge of the field maintenance requirements of assigned equipment.
• Knowledge of the work hazards and…