Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Job Summary :

Operate a variety of equipment including dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, tractors, groundskeeping equipment, snow removal equipment, power and hand tools, and other specialized maintenance and construction equipment; perform safety and maintenance inspections on assigned vehicle or equipment. Keep equipment fueled and in good shape.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Mowing and trimming of turf
• Maintaining cleanliness and safety of golf course
• Planting and trimming of bushes / trees
• Spreading mulch or pine straw
• Raking bunkers
• Blowing leaves / debris
• Using small engine equipment to maintain golf courses
• Assisting in projects that require heavy equipment including tree removal, irrigation / drainage repair, moving of stone / large plants, etc.
• Operating one or more types of heavy equipment safely and effectively so as not to damage equipment or turf or cause injury to persons
• Loading and unloading equipment from vehicles used to transport it
• Inspecting equipment before and after use to ensure it’s in good working order
• Monitoring equipment performance and adjusting settings as required to perform tasks correctly
• Notifying Equipment Manager if equipment requires repair or maintenance
• Cleaning equipment after use and disposing of any collected scraps or waste
• Completing minor repair work on courses as needed
• Loading or unloading debris from dump truck, pickup truck, or dumpster
• Loading or unloading items from delivery trucks
Benefits :
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements :

Required Skills / Abilities :

Education and Experience :

3+ of mid-heavy equipment operation

Physical Requirements :