Light Equipment Operator

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nder supervision performs duties supporting the Golf Course and maintenance of City properties. Participates in any other related work as required or assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

Operates a variety of motorized equipment including tractor, mower and trucks, use a variety of power tools.

Cuts and removes brush, grass, timber, and other debris

Responsible for maintenance of minor equipment.

Maintenance for golf carts (moves carts, pressure wash, fuel check, tire check, etc.)

Maintains golf supplies (baskets, golf balls, water coolers, etc.)

Performs minor carpentry, painting and concrete work.

Keeps facility areas clean by picking up trash, sweeping, moping, etc.

Uses good judgment to work safely and use equipment properly.

Required to work extended hours and on weekends to accommodate Golf Course schedules

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of city, state, federal regulations pertaining to the operation of equipment in public spaces. Proper techniques and uses of a variety of hand tools and power tools.

Knowledge of mechanical, proper care and skillful/safe operation of equipment.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, read addresses, directions, and signs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Six months experience using variety of maintenance and/or power tools such as hammer, saw, screwdriver, wrench, shovels, drills, power saw.

Conditions of Employment:

Valid Drivers License

Satisfactory Driving Record

Proof eligibility to legally work in the U.S.

Physical Examination

Drug Screen

Background investigation

City employees are required in the course and scope of their employment to provide services for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations that threaten the safety of Kingsville citizens. City employees must be able to work immediately before, during, and/or immediately after an emergency in accordance with the City of Kingsville Emergency Services Policy No. 881 effective August 28, 2006.

Employee Behavior and Conduct

City employees are required to conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for thecircumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conductinclude, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest and respectful.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

*Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; push, pull and/or drag up to 100 pounds of equipment and /or materials; climbs, crawls, kneels, squats, stoops, stands, sits, and bends when driving or maintaining equipment; hear and see clearly when working around equipment or in traffic. Works outdoors in extreme temperatu*