Equipment Operator - Row

City of Ardmore•Ardmore, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator operates light construction and maintenance equipment in support of landscaping, street repair, and water and wastewater line maintenance. The role includes loading, hauling, scraping, sweeping, mowing, and related operations, along with semi-skilled maintenance tasks. The position also supports maintenance of City recreational areas and parks, responds courteously to public inquiries, and helps ensure the safety of crew members and the public while working in and near high-traffic areas. The position is safety sensitive and is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including possible random testing. Employment is also subject to a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen, fit-for-duty examination, and criminal background check. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of maintenance work experience involving operation of moderate to light construction and maintenance equipment.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid driver's license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, a Department of Agriculture certified applicator of pesticides license.
Knowledge of operating and maintaining power-driven equipment.
Knowledge of practices, methods, and materials used in general construction, grounds maintenance, and general maintenance work.
Ability to maintain the physical condition needed for assigned duties, including walking, standing, bending, sitting for extended periods, and operating equipment or vehicles.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices, and use of hazardous chemicals, herbicides, and fertilizers.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug screening, fit-for-duty examination, and criminal background check.
Must comply with drug and alcohol testing requirements for a safety-sensitive position, which may include random testing.

Responsibilities

Operate construction and maintenance equipment, including dump trucks, weed eaters, and tank trucks, for maintenance and construction operations.
Clean debris from ditches, culverts, and creek beds; collect and haul trash, garbage, debris, dirt, sand, and gravel.
Assist with maintenance of City recreational areas, including swimming pools, tennis courts, parks, and athletic fields.
Respond courteously to public inquiries, provide information within the assigned area, and resolve complaints efficiently and promptly.
Maintain and repair equipment used in maintenance or repairs of rights-of-way and parks.
Work in and near high-traffic areas while remaining mindful of nearby citizens.
Calculate and mix appropriate amounts of chemicals for spraying, and apply insecticides and herbicides as needed.
Service equipment and make field adjustments and repairs as necessary.
Operate trimmers, blowers, edgers, and other handheld or backpack equipment.
Prune trees, sod, flowers, and shrubs; weed grounds; rake leaves; fertilize and cultivate; and trim park lawns.
Take responsibility for the safety of oneself, crew members, and the general public in the work area.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.