Advanced A Equipment Operator -Oconee Golf Course

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Maintains all golf course areas and maintenance facility. Involves use of hand-held type equipment such as:  

Weed eaters                                         Self-propelled walking mower                   Picks and pitchforks

Backpack & push blowers                 Flymows                                                        Level lawns

Edgers                                                   Rakes and shovels                                      Water hoses

Dew whips                                            Core pushers                  

• Operate Utility Carts
• Maintains sprinkler heads and valve boxes
• Maintains bunkers
• Maintains cart paths (edge and blow)
• Walk Mow Greens and Tees
• Daily cleanup of equipment and facility
• Record fuel use in fuel log
• Mow Fairways
• Mow Roughs
• Mow Approaches
• Blow Fairways and Rough
• Spread pine and hardwood mulch 3 times per week. Involves standing, load/unload mulch, and hand spreading.
• Operates construction equipment
• Operates aerators
• Operates top-dressed
• Golf Course Setup
• Train crew members and set examples for other crew members to follow
• Assist with irrigation installations and repairs
• Assist equipment technicians with equipment setup, maintenance and repairs
• Assist Special Projects Technicians with installations and repairs
• Assist with fertilizer and pesticide application
• All other duties as required by supervision.

Safety Requirements: 

• Performs job responsibilities and operates equipment according to the company safety and training programs.
• Uses personal protective equipment as trained and required.
  • -Safety Glasses, Ear Plugs, Steel Toe Boots when required, Sunscreen, Gloves, Seatbelts when required
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Reports safety or hazard concerns to management.
• Reports any on the job injury to management immediately.
• Takes personal responsibility for safety every day.
• Report equipment issues to Equipment Manager immediately. 

Qualifications: 

• Prefer previous experience on golf course or construction site (including use of Heavy Equipment)
• Must be able to bend, stretch and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to perform outdoor physical labor in varying weather conditions.
• Must have strong background in golf course maintenance, construction or agricultural industry

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance  
• Paid time off: vacation (after 6 months 1 week), sick, personal days, and 10 holidays 
• 401(k) with company match 
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• LTD and STD
• Employee discounts: food, retail merchandise, boat rentals
• Golf privileges