Equipment Operator II - PCR

Panama City, City of•Panama City, FL

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general guidance and leadership of the Parks, Culture and Recreation Director, the Equipment Operator II performs skilled work maintaining, caring for, and improving City parks, recreational facilities, landscaped areas, athletic fields, rights-of-way, and other assigned City properties. Work includes mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, landscaping, irrigation maintenance, fertilizing, herbicide application, debris removal, equipment operation, and other grounds maintenance activities. This is an emergency-essential position. The employee is required to perform duties to prepare, repair, and recover the City before, during, and after adverse storm events or other natural or manmade conditions. The position works outdoors year-round and involves exposure to all weather conditions, equipment-related risks, and potentially hazardous materials. Personal protective equipment is often required, and medical evaluations or clearances may be required.

Requirements

High school graduation or an acceptable equivalency diploma.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to safely operate trucks, trailers, tractors, commercial mowers, skid-steers, front-end loaders, utility vehicles, and other assigned equipment.
Knowledge of effective and safe operation of small, medium, and moderately heavy equipment and of associated hazards and safety precautions.
Knowledge of basic irrigation system operation, installation, troubleshooting, and repair.
Knowledge of proper lawn care, turf maintenance, landscaping, and general grounds maintenance practices.
Knowledge of the safe application, handling, and storage of fertilizers, herbicides, and other lawn-care products.
Knowledge of Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and work-zone safety.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and established work procedures.
Ability to organize assigned work and complete tasks efficiently with limited supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative, team-focused working relationships with team members, leadership, other departments, and the general public.
Ability to comply with City safety policies and programs relating to vehicles, equipment, tools, and facilities.
Ability to work under adverse conditions, including heat, cold, and inclement weather, and perform manual labor such as digging and heavy lifting.
Ability and willingness to work at heights well above ground level from or out of various types of equipment.
Ability and willingness to work outside regularly scheduled hours when required, including overtime, emergency response, and storm preparation and recovery operations.
Meet the stated physical demands, including lifting and carrying, pushing and pulling, bending, reaching, driving, squatting, kneeling, climbing, crawling, sitting, standing, walking, twisting, and handling tools.

Nice To Haves

Two years of equipment operating experience is preferred.
A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

Perform routine grounds maintenance throughout City parks, recreational facilities, athletic fields, landscaped areas, and other assigned properties.
Mow grass using commercial zero-turn, riding, push, and other mowers.
Trim and edge around sidewalks, curbs, buildings, fences, trees, signs, playgrounds, athletic fields, and landscaped areas.
Operate string trimmers, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, pole saws, and other lawn and landscape equipment.
Plant, prune, trim, water, fertilize, and maintain trees, shrubs, flowers, turf, and other landscaping.
Apply fertilizer, herbicides, and other approved lawn-care products according to manufacturer instructions, City procedures, and applicable safety requirements.
Identify basic turf, weed, irrigation, and landscaping maintenance needs and take appropriate corrective action.
Install, operate, troubleshoot, and perform routine repairs to irrigation systems, including sprinkler heads, valves, piping, and related components.
Perform sod installation, seeding, mulching, soil preparation, and other turf and landscape improvements.
Remove leaves, limbs, litter, weeds, grass clippings, storm debris, and other materials from City parks and grounds.
Assist with athletic-field maintenance, including mowing, edging, field preparation, grading, and general turf maintenance.
Perform minor grading and drainage work to maintain landscaped areas and prevent standing water or erosion.
Operate trucks, tractors, commercial mowers, skid-steers, front-end loaders, utility vehicles, and other equipment needed for park and grounds maintenance.
Safely load, secure, transport, back, and tow equipment and utility trailers.
Inspect, maintain, and make minor repairs to lawn maintenance equipment, small engines, hand tools, vehicles, and other assigned equipment.
Change mower blades; check and change fluids; lubricate equipment; check tires; and perform other routine equipment maintenance.
Assist with installation and repair of fencing, park amenities, landscaping features, and other park improvements.
Inspect assigned parks and grounds for maintenance needs, hazards, damage, vandalism, or unsafe conditions, and report or correct deficiencies as appropriate.
Assist with setup, cleanup, and grounds preparation for special events and recreational activities.
Keep tools, equipment, vehicles, and work areas clean and safe.
Perform emergency preparation, response, repair, and recovery duties for storm events and other conditions.
Perform other duties as assigned.