Park Equipment Operator or Senior Park Equipment Operator
Plano, Texas
Employer: Transforce
Industry:
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
SERVE
At the City of Plano, our values make us who we are and guide us as we SERVE our city. As members of Team Plano, our organizational Values (what is most important to us) make up the acronym, SERVE (Stewardship Engaged Respectful Visionary Excellence).
Job Details
The successful candidate may be offered a position in either the Park Equipment Operator or the Senior Park Equipment Operator classification. The range for the Park Equipment Operator is $18.58 - $21.37 per hour; and for the Senior Park Equipment Operator is $20.48 - $23.56 per hour.
Would you like to join an outstanding Parks team? The City of Plano Parks and Recreation Department is a five time winner of the National Gold Medal Award! The prestigious award recognizes agencies that demonstrate excellence in parks and recreation through long-range planning, resource management, volunteerism, environmental stewardship, program development, professional development and community engagement. Join our award-winning Parks team if you have a passion for maintaining and improving public facilities, parks and trails!
As a valued Team Plano member, you will receive numerous benefits:
Every person matters. Every job has purpose. Together we make a difference. Join Team Plano!
Park Equipment Operator (The job description for the Senior Park Equipment Operator is below.)
Summary of Duties: Under basic supervision, the Parks Equipment Operator is responsible for operating light and/or heavy equipment in the installation, repair, and maintenance of assigned area of responsibility.
Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the journey-level classification in the Park Equipment Operator series. The incumbent operates light and/or heavy equipment and follows procedures to accomplish end results, within guidelines. Incumbent may lead the work activities of others in the absence of the Park Equipment Operator, Senior. This class is distinguished from Park Equipment Operator, Senior in that the latter is a higher-level class in the series that performs more complex technical, investigative, and supervisory duties requiring a higher level of knowledge and skill.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge of: Operation and maintenance of equipment; routine construction, repair and maintenance methods; basic safety standards; landscaping maintenance.
Skill in: Communicating clearly both verbally and in writing; operating light and/or heavy equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of assigned functional operations.
Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Experience: One (1) year of previous landscaping or construction experience which involves the operation of light and/or heavy equipment in assigned area of responsibility.
Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements
Licenses and Certifications: Texas Class "A" Commercial driver's license preferred.
Conditions of Employment: Must pass a drug test, driver license check, criminal history background check, periodic CJIS background check (for positions requiring access into Police buildings) and social security number verification check.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in and around City buildings, parks, and facilities, to operate a motor vehicle and drive on surface streets; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work and around machines, and to operate varied hand and power tools and specialized equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, and reach when completing maintenance, repairs, and various daily tasks. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 80 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.
Employees work in and around buildings and facilities and are exposed to constant noise, cold and hot temperatures, temperature swings, inclement weather conditions, dust, mechanical hazards, and hazardous odors and fumes.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Senior Park Equipment Operator
Summary of Duties: Under general supervision, the Park Equipment Operator, Senior is responsible for operating specialized and/or heavy equipment in the installation, repair and maintenance of facilities in assigned area of responsibility.
Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the advanced journey-level classification in the Park Equipment Operator series. The incumbent plans detailed methods to attain desired objectives working within established policy. Methods require use of initiatives and resourcefulness in developing processes and procedures. Works under indirect supervision, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge of: Operation and maintenance of equipment; routine construction, repair and maintenance methods; basic safety standards; landscaping ma
At the City of Plano, our values make us who we are and guide us as we SERVE our city. As members of Team Plano, our organizational Values (what is most important to us) make up the acronym, SERVE (Stewardship Engaged Respectful Visionary Excellence).
Job Details
The successful candidate may be offered a position in either the Park Equipment Operator or the Senior Park Equipment Operator classification. The range for the Park Equipment Operator is $18.58 - $21.37 per hour; and for the Senior Park Equipment Operator is $20.48 - $23.56 per hour.
Would you like to join an outstanding Parks team? The City of Plano Parks and Recreation Department is a five time winner of the National Gold Medal Award! The prestigious award recognizes agencies that demonstrate excellence in parks and recreation through long-range planning, resource management, volunteerism, environmental stewardship, program development, professional development and community engagement. Join our award-winning Parks team if you have a passion for maintaining and improving public facilities, parks and trails!
As a valued Team Plano member, you will receive numerous benefits:
- After completion of six month probation up to $175 yearly boot allowance and up to $175 yearly jean allowance
- City of Plano Parks and Recreation shirts provided
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement
- Up to three weeks of paid vacation
- Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year
- Nine paid holidays
- Tuition Assistance
- Free recreation center membership
Every person matters. Every job has purpose. Together we make a difference. Join Team Plano!
Park Equipment Operator (The job description for the Senior Park Equipment Operator is below.)
Summary of Duties: Under basic supervision, the Parks Equipment Operator is responsible for operating light and/or heavy equipment in the installation, repair, and maintenance of assigned area of responsibility.
Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the journey-level classification in the Park Equipment Operator series. The incumbent operates light and/or heavy equipment and follows procedures to accomplish end results, within guidelines. Incumbent may lead the work activities of others in the absence of the Park Equipment Operator, Senior. This class is distinguished from Park Equipment Operator, Senior in that the latter is a higher-level class in the series that performs more complex technical, investigative, and supervisory duties requiring a higher level of knowledge and skill.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Operates light and/or heavy equipment required in the upkeep and operation of areas of responsibility.
- Mows and maintains turf and landscaping, prunes and trims trees and shrubs, maintains landscape beds, removes litter, brush and debris in assigned areas of responsibility.
- Inspects and maintains assigned tools and equipment.
- Performs various construction, routine maintenance and labor tasks.
- May lead or assist with various landscape installation projects, including seeding or sod installation and establishment, tree planting and miscellaneous landscape renovations.
- Ensures conditions are safe in the area where work is performed; Selects most appropriate working routine.
- Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge of: Operation and maintenance of equipment; routine construction, repair and maintenance methods; basic safety standards; landscaping maintenance.
Skill in: Communicating clearly both verbally and in writing; operating light and/or heavy equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of assigned functional operations.
Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Experience: One (1) year of previous landscaping or construction experience which involves the operation of light and/or heavy equipment in assigned area of responsibility.
Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements
Licenses and Certifications: Texas Class "A" Commercial driver's license preferred.
Conditions of Employment: Must pass a drug test, driver license check, criminal history background check, periodic CJIS background check (for positions requiring access into Police buildings) and social security number verification check.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in and around City buildings, parks, and facilities, to operate a motor vehicle and drive on surface streets; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work and around machines, and to operate varied hand and power tools and specialized equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, and reach when completing maintenance, repairs, and various daily tasks. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 80 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.
Employees work in and around buildings and facilities and are exposed to constant noise, cold and hot temperatures, temperature swings, inclement weather conditions, dust, mechanical hazards, and hazardous odors and fumes.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Senior Park Equipment Operator
Summary of Duties: Under general supervision, the Park Equipment Operator, Senior is responsible for operating specialized and/or heavy equipment in the installation, repair and maintenance of facilities in assigned area of responsibility.
Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the advanced journey-level classification in the Park Equipment Operator series. The incumbent plans detailed methods to attain desired objectives working within established policy. Methods require use of initiatives and resourcefulness in developing processes and procedures. Works under indirect supervision, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Operates specialized and/or heavy equipment required in the upkeep and operation of the areas of responsibility.
- Inspects and maintains assigned tools and equipment.
- Performs various construction, routine maintenance and labor tasks.
- Mows and maintains turf and landscaping, prunes and trims trees and shrubs, maintains landscape beds, removes litter, brush and debris in assigned areas of responsibility.
- May lead various landscape installation projects, including seeding or sod installation and establishment, tree planting and miscellaneous landscape renovations.
- Ensures conditions are safe in the area where work is performed; Selects most appropriate working routine
- Maintain daily work orders and enters information into work management system.
- May lead the work activities of others.
- Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge of: Operation and maintenance of equipment; routine construction, repair and maintenance methods; basic safety standards; landscaping ma
Created: 2024-05-18
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Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Plano
ZIP: 75093
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