EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - PARKS & RECREATION Salary $13.42 - $14.06 Hourly Location Ardmore, OK Job Type Full-Time Department PARK & RECREATION Job Number 00087 Description To operate light construction and maintenance equipment in support of a variety of maintenance activities involving landscaping, and line maintenance; perform loading, hauling, scraping, sweeping, mowing, weed eating and related operations; and to perform semi-skilled maintenance tasks. Duties Operate construction and maintenance equipment such as dump trucks, weed eaters, tank trucks, and various other types of equipment for maintenance and construction operations. Clean debris from ditches, culverts and creek beds; collect and haul trash, garbage, debris, dirt, sand and gravel. Maintain city recreational areas including swimming pools, tennis courts, parks and athletic fields as needed. Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner. Provide information within area of assignment and resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner. Maintain and repair any type of equipment used in maintenance or repairs of parks or park facilities. Ability to calculate and mix appropriate amounts of chemicals for spraying Spray chemical insecticides and herbicides as needed. Service equipment and make field adjustments and repairs as necessary Stand, carry and operates trimmers, blowers, edger's and other handheld, or pack, equipment Prune trees, sod, flowers and shrubs; weed grounds; rake leaves; fertilize, cultivate and trim park lawns. Be responsible for the safety of yourself, your crew members and general public in your work area Other duties as assigned or requested. Qualifications Education and Experience: Requires High School Diploma or GED Two years performing maintenance work involving the operation of moderate to light construction and maintenance equipment. Certificates and Licenses: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid commercial driver's license. Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, Dept. of Agriculture certified applicator of pesticides license. Supplemental Info Knowledge and Skills : Operation and maintenance of power-driven equipment, Practices, methods, and materials used in general construction, grounds maintenance, and general maintenance work. Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities including walking, standing, bending, sitting for extended periods of time and operating various types of equipment or vehicles. Ability to perform heavy manual labor. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices; and use of hazardous chemical, herbicides and fertilizers. The City of Ardmore offers comprehensive benefit package: Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Medical/Prescription Dental Vision Life/AD&D LTD Voluntary Life/AD&D and STD Flexible Spending Account Defined Benefit Pension Plan Deferred Compensation Agency City of Ardmore Address 23 S. Washington Street Ardmore, Oklahoma, 73401 Phone 580-221-5400 Website