Park Technician - Equipment Operator

City of Lewisville, TX • Cocoa, FL

40d • $44,826 - $59,180 • Onsite

About The Position

Operate and maintain light to medium maintenance equipment used in maintaining parks, preserves, recreation facilities, and public spaces. The role involves operating equipment, conducting basic inspections and maintenance, and supporting coworkers, other divisions, special events, and projects. Work is primarily outdoors and involves heavy manual labor, exposure to varying weather and environmental or equipment-related hazards, and adherence to safety procedures. The employee must be available for overtime, on-call work, nights, weekends, and holidays as required. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM–2:30 PM, with work outside regularly scheduled hours as needed. The position is safety-sensitive and subject to U.S. Department of Transportation regulations and required screenings and ongoing drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months of experience operating maintenance equipment, or an acceptable combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that enables successful performance of the essential functions.
• Must obtain a valid non-commercial pesticide applicator’s license within six months of hire.
• Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License Class “CDL-A” and a good driving record as defined by City policy; driving is required.
• Must submit to and pass a criminal background check, pre-employment drug test, pre-placement medical examination, and job placement assessment (JPA).
• Must successfully complete required DOT pre-employment screenings and participate in ongoing DOT drug and alcohol testing.
• Must be available for overtime, on-call, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Must be able to perform heavy manual labor and work in adverse weather conditions when needed.
• Knowledge of safe operation of maintenance equipment and vehicles; hand and power tools used in park maintenance; and use and placement of work-zone traffic-control devices.
• Ability to safely and properly operate and maintain assigned tools and equipment; learn and practice new techniques and job skills; follow verbal and written instructions; communicate verbally and in writing; take responsibility; perform work accurately and thoroughly; follow safety practices and standard operating procedures; attend work regularly and punctually; and work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to meet physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, including frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of objects weighing up to 100 pounds; daily lifting typically ranges from 50 to 75 pounds.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and perform physical activities including walking, standing, bending, stooping, lifting, and climbing, including on uneven or wet terrain.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors, large mowers, rubber-tire backhoes, dump trucks, front-end loaders, and other equipment to maintain parks, preserves, recreation facilities, and public spaces.
• Inspect equipment and perform basic service, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs to keep it safe and operational.
• Fuel equipment, check tires, ensure equipment is secure and operational, and report major service or repair needs to a supervisor or designated authority.
• Assist coworkers with work tasks as required.
• Support other divisions with special events and projects as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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