What are the responsibilities and job description for the EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - ROW position at City of Ardmore, OK?

Salary : $16.05 - $16.86 Hourly

Location : Ardmore, OK

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 00481

Department : PARK & RECREATION

Division : R.O.W.

Opening Date : 02 / 13 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 2 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Description

To operate light construction and maintenance equipment in support of a variety of maintenance activities involving landscaping, street repair, and water and wastewater line maintenance; perform loading, hauling, scraping, sweeping, mowing and related operations; and to perform semi-skilled maintenance tasks.

Duties

Operate construction and maintenance equipment such as dump trucks, weed eaters, tank trucks, and various other types of equipment for maintenance and construction operations.
Clean debris from ditches, culverts and creek beds; collect and haul trash, garbage, debris, dirt, sand and gravel.
Assist in the maintenance of City recreational areas including swimming pools, tennis courts, parks and athletic fields as needed.
Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner. Provide information within area of assignment and resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
Maintain and repair any type of equipment used in maintenance or repairs of ROW and parks.
Work in and near high traffic areas remaining mindful of nearby citizens
Ability to calculate and mix appropriate amounts of chemicals for spraying
Spray chemical insecticides and herbicides as needed.
Service equipment and make field adjustments and repairs as necessary
Stand, carry and operates trimmers, blowers, edger's and other handheld, or pack, equipment
Prune trees, sod, flowers and shrubs; weed grounds; rake leaves; fertilize, cultivate and trim park lawns.
Be responsible for the safety of yourself, your crew members and general public in your work area
Other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Requires High School Diploma or GED

Two years performing maintenance work involving the operation of moderate to light construction and maintenance equipment.

Certificates and Licenses :

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, Dept. of Agriculture certified applicator of pesticides license.

Supplemental Info

Knowledge and Skills :

Operation and maintenance of power-driven equipment,

Practices, methods, and materials used in general construction, grounds maintenance, and general maintenance work.

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities including walking, standing, bending, sitting for extended periods of time and operating various types of equipment or vehicles.

Ability to perform heavy manual labor.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Occupational hazards and standard safety practices; and use of hazardous chemical, herbicides and fertilizers.

Physical Job Requirements :

Physical Activities None Under 1 / 3 To

2 / 3 Over

2 / 3 Physical Activities None Under 1 / 3 To

2 / 3 Over

2 / 3 Stand

XLift up to 25 pounds

Walk

XLift up to 50 pounds

XWork Outdoors

XUse hands to finger,

Handle, or feel

Normal Vision with or without corrective lenses

Low to Moderate Noise LevelClimb or balance

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Talk or hear

XTaste or SmellX

Conditions of Employment :

Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen

Subject to post offer, pre-employment fit for duty examination

Subject to post offer, pre-employment criminal background check

Must be at least 18 years of age

Performance Measurements :

Policies and procedures relevant to Parks and Recreation are understood, followed, and modeled for other employees.

Effective relations exist with co-workers as well as with the public and complaints are resolved in a timely manner.

The City's professional reputation is maintained.

This is a Safety Sensitive position :

This job has been classified as a "safety sensitive" position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and / or Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. In this position, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, which might include random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a Medical Marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for Marijuana.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Ardmore offers comprehensive benefit package :

Vacation, Sick, and Holiday

Medical / Prescription

Dental

Vision

Life / AD&D

Voluntary Life / AD&D and STD

Flexible Spending Account

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Deferred Compensation

Salary : $16 - $17

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