Equipment Operator

Troon • Santa Rosa Beach, FL

3d

About The Position

We're hiring an Equipment Operator for Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club! Ideal candidates are analytical problem solvers. They have experience involving the use of large equipment such as skid-loaders, trenchers and backhoes for construction projects and loading material for general course maintenance. They can operate tractors, fairway and rough mowers and aerifiers, and boom sprayers and spreaders for fertilizing fairways and roughs. Ideal candidates have flexible schedules with availability to occasionally work “on-call” some weekends, as needed. Our team has made a conscious effort to ensure strong protocols are in place to keep you and our patrons safe, so you can focus on the customer experience, technical repairs, and operations management. For more information on our open opportunities, apply today!

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e., the associates may be required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English)
• Frequently uses hands
• Regularly stands, walks, sits, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, and crawls
• Frequently lifts, moves, and carries up to 50 pounds; to push or pull up to 100 pounds
• Regularly exposed to hot and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts, compact spaces, hot attic temperatures, and outside weather conditions
• Noise level is moderate

Responsibilities

• Operates all equipment that is used in daily course maintenance
• Mows greens, tees, and aprons, and approach areas not accessible with gang mowers
• Operates sod cutter, spray rigs and may assist in the fertilization of greens, tees, fairways, roughs and related areas
• Mows fairways and rough areas; and operates other equipment as directed
• Maintains gasoline or diesel, oil and other equipment fluid levels daily
• Reports equipment problems and failures to mechanic immediately
• Installs detailed irrigation and drainage systems as directed, understanding the principles and procedures of installation
• Ability to use and understand the operation of a transit, level or other device used to construct proper grades and/or layout
• Uses loaders to remove dirt, debris and other materials and refuse
• Returns equipment properly cleaned and serviced to designated location at the maintenance facility as directed by the Assistant Superintendent
• Oversees other maintenance associates while performing duties that include operation of equipment
• Ensures safety the associate and proper operation of equipment
• Operates equipment safely and be aware of other associates in work area
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Performs other duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED