Equipment Operator - Parks

City of University City•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to operate equipment necessary to complete various facets of maintenance duties. This is semi-skilled, manual labor work involv ing responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of a variety of equipment including large and mid-sized tractors, dump trucks, trash trucks, grass trimmers, and chainsaws, as well as making minor repairs and performing routine maintenance on assigned equipment. An E quipment O perator may serve as a L ead Worker. New assignments will be accompanied by detailed instructions, but routine work will be performed independently. Work is subject to review in progress or upon completion and is performed under the general supervision of the Parks Superintendent.

Requirements

A High School d iploma or equivalent certification.
Between one and three years of experience in the maintenance of parks and grounds.
Knowledge of the mechanics and maintenance of automotive equipment.
Ability to perform arduous manual labor, often under adverse weather conditions.
Class "B" current driver's license required.

Responsibilities

Operates a variety of equipment, in cluding large and mid-sized tractors, dump trucks, trash trucks, grass trimmers, and chainsaws
Transports road materials
Hauls machinery, refuse, dirt, sand, stone, and snow
Transports persons and supplies to and from jobs
Performs manual labor on the job
Assists in loading and unloading trucks
Makes minor repairs and performs routine maintenance on equipment
Mows grass and trims trees on City property
Removes weeds from flower beds
Removes leaves and snow
Repairs storm damage
Ensures picnic areas are clean and ready for use
Maintains athletic fields, tennis courts, and playgrounds, marking athletic fields as needed
Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.