CITY OF WHARTON
CITY OF WHARTON
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties
performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all
duties performed within the job. DEFINITION To operate construction and maintenance equipment in support of a variety of activities
including mowing, excavating, grading, loading and related operations; and to perform other
parks, horticulture, or street maintenance related duties as assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from higher level staff.
Exercises no supervision. EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES- Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential duties and responsibilities Operate construction and maintenance equipment such as tractors, trucks, riding mowers,
push-mowers, backhoes, dump trucks, front-end loaders, table saws, sewer machines, spray
paint machines, and various other equipment in support of a variety of maintenance and
construction operations. Participate in the repair and maintenance of parks, publicly owned properties, city streets,
roads, and rights-of-way. Excavate drainage ditches and backfill jobs upon completion.
Perform additional grounds maintenance, construction and maintenance tasks such as park
and roadway mowing, seeding, concrete work, truck driving, concrete spreading,
jackhammering, and a variety of minor repair activities. Operate a power mower to cut grass along roadways and in park areas; spray herbicide and
insecticide. Drive a truck and picks up debris; haul dirt, brush, limestone, rock, and black top. Transport and deliver equipment from construction sites; wash and maintain vehicles. Perform basic preventive maintenance on medium and light equipment as required;
maintain park equipment. Perform tasks involving street, water, and park maintenance and repair work on
infrastructure such as pavement, concrete, catch basins, driveways, and tree and brush
removal. CLICK HERE FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties
performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all
duties performed within the job. DEFINITION To operate construction and maintenance equipment in support of a variety of activities
including mowing, excavating, grading, loading and related operations; and to perform other
parks, horticulture, or street maintenance related duties as assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from higher level staff.
Exercises no supervision. EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES- Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential duties and responsibilities Operate construction and maintenance equipment such as tractors, trucks, riding mowers,
push-mowers, backhoes, dump trucks, front-end loaders, table saws, sewer machines, spray
paint machines, and various other equipment in support of a variety of maintenance and
construction operations. Participate in the repair and maintenance of parks, publicly owned properties, city streets,
roads, and rights-of-way. Excavate drainage ditches and backfill jobs upon completion.
Perform additional grounds maintenance, construction and maintenance tasks such as park
and roadway mowing, seeding, concrete work, truck driving, concrete spreading,
jackhammering, and a variety of minor repair activities. Operate a power mower to cut grass along roadways and in park areas; spray herbicide and
insecticide. Drive a truck and picks up debris; haul dirt, brush, limestone, rock, and black top. Transport and deliver equipment from construction sites; wash and maintain vehicles. Perform basic preventive maintenance on medium and light equipment as required;
maintain park equipment. Perform tasks involving street, water, and park maintenance and repair work on
infrastructure such as pavement, concrete, catch basins, driveways, and tree and brush
removal. CLICK HERE FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION