Equipment Operator/Grounds

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate heavy, dump trucks, snow plows, sanders, sweepers, or tractor drawn mowers to maintain roadways and grounds
• Operate light vehicles such as passenger cars and panel trucks to transport materials to warehouse and other location
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment such as lubricating, fueling, cleaning, and checking tires pressure, battery, oil, water and coolant levels, and change hydraulic hoses and lubricants
• Load and unload furniture, equipment, and supplies
• Mix and/or apply sand, salt, and gravel
• Operate two way radios
• Operate welders, chain saws, jackhammers, painting, and other equipment as assigned
• Repair concrete and asphalt surfaces. Paint roadways and parking areas as required
• Perform ground maintenance functions, including but not limited to mowing grass, raking grass, planting trees, and planting flowers
• While in the performance of routine duties; may be required, as needed to perform all work associated with all maintenance trades of an equal or lower graded classification, where the work or task does not require a specific license.
• Perform other duties as required.