JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Equipment Operator IV (Parks and Recreation - Operations and Improvement Development)

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  November 1996

 

ORG/POS #:  3210/1236

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To operate medium and heavy equipment in the preparation and maintenance of roads and grounds at City parks and recreation facilities.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general supervision from the Parks Maintenance and Development Foreman.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Operates medium and heavy equipment to excavate, load and transport dirt, gravel and other materials, or to fine grade and compact dirt or other materials.

 

2.         Checks job sites for obstructions, such as above and below ground utility lines, and other structures before operating equipment.

 

3.         Directs the work activities of other operators or laborers in the absence of a supervisor.

 

4.         Makes golf course improvements such as constructing greens and tee boxes and improvements to athletic fields.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Develops and maintains access roads and surfaces prone to erosion; regrades and spreads dirt on surfaces after settling has occurred to facilitate drainage.

 

2.         Notifies spotters or truck drivers of proper placement for dumping loads to ensure most effective spreading or compacting of dirt or other materials.

 

3.         Informs supervisor of equipment breakdown or other problems.

 

4.         Maintains records of equipment maintenance, including approximate amounts of fluids, such as oil or grease needed, and hours of operation since previous servicing.

 

5.         Maintains job site records of materials, equipment usage and man hours.

 

6.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

None.

 

JOB SPECIFICATION

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR IV (PARKS AND RECREATION)

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs work of routine difficulty in operating a variety of heavy equipment for developing and maintaining roads and special surfaces at various City owned properties and facilities.

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  November 1996

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (Illustrative)

 

Operates medium and heavy equipment to excavate, load and transport dirt, gravel and other materials, or to fine grade and compact dirt or other materials.

 

Checks job sites for obstructions, such as above and below ground utility lines, and other structures before operating equipment.

 

Directs the work activities of other operators or laborers in the absence of a supervisor.

 

Makes golf course improvements such as constructing greens and tee boxes and improvements to athletic fields.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Good knowledge of techniques of loading and transporting heavy equipment.

 

Good knowledge of maintenance requirements of assigned equipment.

 

Some knowledge of the characteristics of various types of soils and other materials.

 

Skill in the operation of medium and heavy earth moving equipment; such as bulldozer, front-end loader, and backhoe.

 

Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.

 

Ability to perform manual labor.

 

Ability to maintain simple records.

 

Ability to locate assigned work sites from instructions and maps.

 

Ability to notice obstructions, such as utility lines, and unusual problems before starting equipment operations.

 

Ability to direct activities of assigned work crews.

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:  Completion of grade school; at least one year of experience in the operation of heavy and medium earth moving equipment; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:  Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Arkansas Class A (Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License within ninety (90) days of employment and maintain licensure for duration of employment in this position.

 

JOB TITLE:  Equipment Operator IV (Parks and Recreation)

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

                               YES                               NO

Lifting (lbs.)	70
Carrying (lbs.)	70
Stooping, Bending	ü
Kneeling, Squatting	ü
Walking	ü
Standing	ü
Sitting	ü
Climbing, Balancing (e.g., climbing and working from ladder)		ü
Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel	ü
Physical Coordination (sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs)	ü
Eye-Hand Coordination	ü
Close Vision (clear vision at 20" or less)		ü
Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or more)	ü
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)	ü
Depth Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships)	ü
Hearing	ü

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

                               YES                               NO

Outdoor Weather Conditions	ü
Wet, Humid Conditions (non-weather)		ü
Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts	ü
Work in High, Precarious Places		ü
Fumes or Dust	ü
Toxic or Caustic Chemicals	ü
Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.)		ü
Low Noise (e.g., business office)		ü
Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers)	ü
Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment)	ü