What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks and Beautification Dept - Equipment Operator II position at CITY OF WEST COLUMBIA?
Equipment Operator II
Parks and Beautification Department
Position hours: Mid-Day until Sunset, Monday - Friday (hours vary per season)
Job Duties including, but not limited to:
· Operates vehicles and heavy equipment, such as back hoe’s, tractors, twin –axle vehicles, mowers, blowers, weed eaters, chain saws, edgers, and hedgers.
· Mows or edges lawns using power equipment.
· Cares for established beds and lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, trimming, edging, etc.
· Uses hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
· Prunes or trims trees, shrubs, hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
· Gathers and removes litter.
· Maintains and repairs tools, equipment, or structures, such as buildings, fences, or benches using power tools.
· Mixes and sprays fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees using hand or automatic sprayers and spreaders.
· Provides proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, or other grounds features.
· Must be able to work in extreme heat or cold for extended periods of time.
· Must be able to easily pick or lift weights up to 50 lbs.
Qualifications: A minimum of two years experience in landscaping, construction, and equipment operation. Must have a valid SC driver’s license with no recent major violations. Must be physically able to perform the required manual labor.
Salary: Minimum starting salary $31,785.32 or higher depending upon experience. Excellent benefits package includes two weeks of vacation, 13 holidays and participation in the State Retirement System, the SC Deferred Compensation Plan, and the State Health Plan with the employee’s health and basic dental insurance premiums paid by the city.
How to apply: Application is available on line at www.westcolumbiasc.gov and at the Customer Service Counter in the West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, SC 29169. Completed applications may be mailed to Brittany Raven, Human Resources Coordinator, P. O. Box 4044, West Columbia, SC 29171-4044, emailed to employment@westcolumbiasc.gov, or faxed to (803) 939-8634
Position is open until filled.
The city of West Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The city does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.28 - $21.39 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Salary : $31,785
