Ford County

Position Summary

Under the direction and supervision of the Noxious Weed Director, the mower operator position involves the maintenance and safe operation of the tractor and mower. The employee also performs manual tasks related to mowing. 

Essential Functions: 

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

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

Essential Function Statement(s)

• Operates a tractor and 15’ mower on county properties, county and township roads.
• Proper maintenance and lubrication, and service of tractor and mower.
• Physical removal of foreign and hazardous debris in Right-of-Ways for safe mowing.
• Responsible for maintaining tall growth around bridges, signs, culverts and making sure intersections are free of any sight restrictions.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Other related duties as necessary or required.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Experience: Entry level of equipment operator experience. The employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills after one year in the position.

Education: High School diploma or GED.

Skills: Some knowledge of maintenance and servicing of tractors and mowers. Ability to operate tractor and mowers.

Problem Solving:  No problem solving exists in the position.

Decision Making: Little decision-making required.

Accountability: Employee is not responsible for budgetary control of the department, and does not participate in the annual budgetary process.

Supervision: Requires little or limited supervision. Noxious Weed Director always reviews Job assignments. The employee does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Personal Relations: Occasional contact with county departments and the general public.

Working Conditions: Job performance involves physical effort and manual labor. Extreme weather conditions are a factor in this position.

Physical Requirements: Ability to verbally communicate with employees and supervisors; work extended hours as required; extreme physical effort and labor required to operate and maintain equipment; ability to lift and carry heavy parts and tools; ability to operate and service tractors, mowers or pickup. This position requires sitting on a tractor seat for periods exceeding two hours.

Physical Demands LIFT/CARRY

Stand O (occasionally) 10 lbs. or less C (constantly)

Walk O (occasionally) 11-20 lbs. F (frequently)

Sit C (constantly) 21-50 lbs. O (occasionally)

Handling/Fingering F (frequently) 51-100 N (not applicable)

Reach Outward O (occasionally) Over 100 lbs. N (not applicable)

Reach above shoulder O (occasionally) Push/Pull

Climb O (occasionally) 12 lbs. or less C (constantly)

Crawl O (occasionally) 13-25 lbs. F (frequently)

Squat or kneel O (occasionally) 26-40 lbs. O (occasionally)

Bend O (occasionally) 41-100 lbs. N (not applicable)

N (not applicable) Activity does not apply to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5 hrs/day

F (frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5-5.5 hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs. per day)