Equipment Operator/Grounds Maintenance

About the Department

Position Duties

 City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

JOB DESCRIPTION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. 

Equipment Operator

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to perform semi-skilled work functions to operate motorized light to medium weight equipment to maintain and repair City grounds, sewers, stormwater conveyance systems, streets, and to provide solid waste collection services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Drives or operates a variety of varied purpose equipment in the maintenance and repair of City streets, rights of way, and parks; performs driving functions in a safe and efficient manner under various conditions, including day/night hours, in congested traffic, and in adverse weather conditions.
• Conducts pre and post-trip inspections, including checking all fluids, gauges, lighting, mirrors, tires, body damage, seats and seatbelts, cleanliness of vehicle, etc.; reports all problems or necessary repairs to appropriate personnel immediately; completes and maintains inspection, gas usage, and other associated documentation.
• Performs daily preventive maintenance work on equipment and vehicles; services and makes minor repairs to equipment and vehicles.

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Equipment Operators assigned to Parks Division perform the following additional duties:

• Prunes trees and bushes; mows rights-of way, medians, and parks with a Z-Turn Mower. 
• Plants Flowers & Shrubs as directed.
• Helps Loading/Unloading Trailers with plants and hanging baskets.
• Pulls weeds and sprays chemicals.
• Picks up trash. Change Trash Liners in Trashcans.
• Installs and maintains irrigation systems.
• Installs and maintains playground equipment.

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Equipment Operators assigned to Special Events Division perform the following additional duties:

• Placing and removing barriers for Special Events
• Placing and removing Hydros for Special Events
• Must be available to work additional hours for Special Events
• Prunes trees and bushes; mows rights-of way, medians, and parks.
• Pulls weeds and sprays chemicals.
• Picks up trash.
• Installs and maintains irrigation systems.
• Installs and maintains playground equipment.

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Equipment Operators assigned to Solid Waste Division perform the following additional duties:

• Drives garbage truck on assigned route; picks up yard waste, garbage, and recycling and puts in truck.
• Ensures cleanliness of yard area.
• Directs traffic and guides truck operator in congested areas.

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Equipment Operators assigned to Stormwater Division perform the following additional duties:

• Repairs stormwater pipes and catch basins.  
• Builds and installs stormwater catch basins.  
• Grades ditches and installs stormwater pipes.  

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Equipment Operators assigned to Streets Division perform the following additional duties:

• Assist in removing, forming, and pouring concrete sidewalks.
• Assist in patching asphalt roadways.
• Operates grinder and vacuum to remove trip hazards from concrete sidewalks.

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Equipment Operators assigned to Water/Sewer Division perform the following additional duties:

• Repairs leak and/or install water and sewer lines.
• Performs plumbing work.
• May be required to obtain a class “D” Water Distribution License.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Attends meetings, workshops and training as necessary. 
• Assists in preparing for and cleaning up after natural disasters as necessary. 
• Performs other related duties as required, requested and assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; no experience required although some experience in equipment operations desired.

Licenses or Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.   

Special Requirements: 

None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of equipment operations.
• Knowledge of customer service principles.
• Skill in gathering information before taking action.
• Skill in using rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
• Skill in performing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; counting; recording of counts; and basic measuring.
• Ability to build rapport.
• Ability to listen.
• Ability to look beyond the obvious.
• Ability to compile, assemble, copy, record and/or transcribe data according to a prescribed schema or plan. 
• Ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well-established policies, procedures and standards.
• Ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.
• Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference data and information.
• Ability to carry out detailed but routine written or oral instructions.
• Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is heavy work. The employee is constantly required to move objects applying up to 20 pounds of force; frequently required to apply 30 pounds of force to move objects; and occasionally required to exert up to 100 pounds of force to move objects.… Additionally requires:balancing, crouching, grasping, handling, hearing voices, lifting, manual dexterity, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, speaking, stooping, visual acuity in data/operating equipment, and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed outdoors where performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, or toxic agents. Work is performed in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others.

The City of Myrtle Beach has the right to revise this job description at any time. This 

 description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Other Qualifications

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Myrtle Beach commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The City’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, political affiliation, veteran’s status, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, to include transgender status, disability or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law

Provides essential municipal services to the Myrtle Beach community