Mower Operator - Parks & Recreation

GENERAL PURPOSE

Assumes responsibility for the operation of light duty maintenance and construction equipment on parks construction, maintenance and demolition projects.                                                 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the close supervision of the Field Crew Leader and Sports and League Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

SAFETY SENSITIVE DESIGNATION

This position is designed as a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug screening. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Presence in the workplace on a regular basis is required to accomplish the essential functions, regular attendance MUST be maintained.

Operates a farm-type tractor with an attached grader blade in grading for landscaping, grading,  or with a bush-hog attachment or slope mower attachment.

Operate  paint striper used in painting ball fields and parking lots.

Makes routine repairs and adjustments on equipment used; regularly services equipment, reports repairs needed.

Operates lawn mowers, weedeaters, and blowers for purposes of cleaning City parks 

Pickup trash/debris and clean up City parks

Perform storm cleanup of trees, limbs, etc. 

Inclement weather preparations.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

Performs all other functions as assigned by the Field Crew Leader and Sports and League Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

1. One (1) year experience in the safe and efficient operation of lawn mowers and weedeaters
2. One (1) year experience in the operation of a light duty truck or related automotive type equipment
3. Some experience in the operation of the various types of equipment with a minimum of six (6) months to two (2) years experience.

 Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

(a) Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to municipal maintenance and repair activities; working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and tools used in modern equipment maintenance.
(b) Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment.
(c) Ability to maintain effective preventive maintenance programs; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
(d) Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to work independently in the performance of routine duties.
(e) Some knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing the transportation of equipment and its operation.
(f) Ability to perform strenuous manual labor.

 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Dump truck, pick-up, tractors, mowers; miscellaneous hand tools for miscellaneous equipment, small engine repair, electrical, and cement finishing work; pumps, filtration devices, gauges, etc. and all welding and soldering equipment, including electric arc and oxyacetylene.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, talk, or hear.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds, and occasionally lift weights up to one hundred (100) pounds.   Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities 

to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.