Parks Equipment Operator V chez City of Little Rock, AR
City of Little Rock, AR · Little Rock, États-Unis d'Amérique · Onsite
- Professional
- Bureau à Little Rock
About the Department
This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
JOB OBJECTIVE: To operate medium and heavy earth moving equipment and perform skilled work in the preparation, construction and maintenance of roads and grounds and other related projects to include pouring concrete, repairing and erecting structures, including pavilions, throughout City of Little Rock parks.
Position Duties
- Operates medium and heavy earth moving equipment and performs skilled work in the preparation, construction and maintenance of roads and grounds and other related projects to include pouring concrete, repairing and erecting structures, including pavilions, throughout City of Little Rock parks.
- Operates medium and heavy equipment to include a track hoe, grader, bulldozer, and front end loader to level surfaces, excavate, load and transport dirt, gravel and other materials, fine grade and compact dirt or other materials to develop and maintain access roads and surfaces prone to erosion and other related activities; regrades and spreads dirt on surfaces after settling has occurred to facilitate drainage.
- Checks job sites for obstructions, such as above and below ground utility lines, and other structures before operating equipment; notifies spotters or truck drivers of obstructions and proper placement for dumping loads to ensure most effective spreading or compacting of dirt or other materials.
- Provides working supervision to assigned Parks Construction Workers on a project basis and instructs other equipment operators in the operation of equipment.
- Makes improvements to golf course and athletic fields such as constructing greens and tee boxes and other related improvements.
- Constructs and anchors forms for concrete work; mixes and pours concrete for projects; smoothes and levels concrete surfaces.
- Loads and secures medium and heavy earth-moving equipment on trailers for transport to job sites; drives trucks with trailers to transport medium and heavy earth-moving equipment.
- Visits work sites and reviews work orders and sketches to estimate the amount of material needed for assigned projects; notifies supervisor of materials needed; purchases materials upon approval of supervisor.
- Performs preventative maintenance and makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment; operates steam cleaner and water hose to clean equipment; notifies supervisor of equipment breakdown or other problems.
- Assembles wood and metal components of buildings, park benches and playground equipment; operates power tools to cut and assemble cross ties and similar wooden components for playground equipment.
- Maintains job site records and completes daily report that includes time worked for each crew member, vehicle and equipment usage, equipment malfunctions, materials and supplies used and work completed on a daily and project basis; submits to supervisor.
- Maintains records of equipment maintenance, including approximate amounts of fluids, such as oil or grease needed, and hours of operation since previous servicing.
- Operates equipment requiring a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of the essential job functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.
Minimum Qualifications
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of grade school and one year of experience in the operation of heavy and medium earth moving equipment. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
- Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position and must possess 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.
DISCLAIMER: This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
- Online applications only
- Applicant’s answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
- Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
- List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
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Other Qualifications
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Knowledge of techniques of loading and transporting heavy equipment.
- Knowledge of maintenance requirements of assigned equipment.
- Knowledge of the characteristics of various types of soils and other materials.
- Knowledge of concrete finishing methods.
- Knowledge of playground equipment repair and maintenance.
- Knowledge of vehicle maintenance procedures.
- Skill in the operation of medium and heavy earth moving equipment to include track hoe, grader, bulldozer, and front end loader.
- Skill in the operation of hand and light power tools.
- Skill in the operation of an automatic transmission vehicle.
- Ability to operate medium and heavy earth moving equipment to include track hoe, grader, bulldozer, and front end loader.
- Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
- Ability to perform manual labor.
- Ability to maintain and keep accurate and simple records.
- Ability to locate assigned work sites from instructions and maps.
- Ability to read and interpret simple blueprints, schematic drawings and equipment repair manuals.
- Ability to determine equipment and material needs for assigned projects.
- Ability to lift, push, pull or carry up to seventy-five (75) pounds or more in the performance of essential job functions.
- Ability to notice obstructions, such as utility lines, and unusual problems before starting equipment operations at work sites.
- Ability to provide working supervision to assigned work crews.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally.
The physical demand characteristics and activities indicated 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 | |
work involves lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying 40 pounds or more | X | |
work involves the operation of earth-moving equipment or commercial motor vehicles | X | |
work involves the operation of non-commercial motor vehicles | X | |
work involves the operation of tools such as axes, shovels, sling blades | X | |
work involves the operation of motorized equipment such as chain saws, power saws, jackhammers, lawn mowers, tractors | X | |
work involves balancing, bending, climbing, stooping, twisting, or reaching out in unusual positions | X | |
work involves sitting for long periods of time | X | |
work involves running, standing, or walking over a long period of time | X | |
works above ground or floor level, such as on stools or ladders | X | |
works in a relatively high average degree of temperature over a long period of time | X | |
work involves considerable physical exertion of the whole body over a long period of time | X | |
work involves exposure to hazardous conditions | X | |
work requires near vision (20 inches or less) | X | |
work requires distance vision (20 feet or more) | X | |
work involves detection of color differences | X | |
work involves determination of the correct location of a sound, such as footsteps | X | |
work involves hearing and understanding conversation or sounds | X | |
work involves speaking/talking | X |
Strength Level | Duration of lifting or carrying | Level of Strength |
Sedentary work | Seldom lifts up to 10 pounds. Occasionally lifts up to 10 pounds. Frequently lifts an object weighing less than 1 pound. Constantly lifts objects with no weight. Spends less than 33% of the average workday standing. | |
Light work | Seldom lifts up to 11-25 pounds. Occasionally lifts up to 11-25 pounds. Frequently lifts 1 – 10 pounds. Constantly lifts objects with a weight of 1 pound or less. | |
Medium work | Seldom lifts up to 26-50 pounds. Occasionally lifts up to 26-50 pounds. Frequently lifts 11 – 25 pounds. Constantly lifts objects with a weight of 1 10 pounds. | |
Heavy work | Seldom lifts up to 51-100 pounds. Occasionally lifts up 51-100 pounds. Frequently lifts 26-50 pounds. Constantly lifts objects with a weight of 11 - 25 pounds. | |
Very Heavy work | Seldom lifts over 100 pounds. Occasionally lifts over 100 pounds. Frequently lifts over 50 pounds. Constantly lifts objects with a weight over 25 pounds. |
