Advanced A Equipment Operator -Richland Golf Course

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Maintains all golf course areas and maintenance facility. Involves use of hand-held type equipment such as:  

Weed eaters                                         Self-propelled walking mower                   Picks and pitchforks

Backpack & push blowers                 Flymows                                                        Level lawns

Edgers                                                   Rakes and shovels                                      Water hoses

Dew whips                                            Core pushers                  

• Operate Utility Carts


• Maintains sprinkler heads and valve boxes


• Maintains bunkers


• Maintains cart paths (edge and blow)


• Walk Mow Greens and Tees


• Daily cleanup of equipment and facility


• Record fuel use in fuel log


• Mow Fairways


• Mow Roughs


• Mow Approaches


• Blow Fairways and Rough


• Spread pine and hardwood mulch 3 times per week. Involves standing, load/unload mulch, and hand spreading.


• Operates construction equipment


• Operates aerators


• Operates top-dressed


• Golf Course Setup


• Train crew members and set examples for other crew members to follow


• Assist with irrigation installations and repairs


• Assist equipment technicians with equipment setup, maintenance and repairs


• Assist Special Projects Technicians with installations and repairs


• Assist with fertilizer and pesticide application


• All other duties as required by supervision.

Safety Requirements: 

• Performs job responsibilities and operates equipment according to the company safety and training programs.


• Uses personal protective equipment as trained and required.
  
  
  
  • -Safety Glasses, Ear Plugs, Steel Toe Boots when required, Sunscreen, Gloves, Seatbelts when required
  
  
  
  


• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.


• Reports safety or hazard concerns to management.


• Reports any on the job injury to management immediately.


• Takes personal responsibility for safety every day.


• Report equipment issues to Equipment Manager immediately. 

Qualifications: 

• Prefer previous experience on golf course or construction site (including use of Heavy Equipment)


• Must be able to bend, stretch and lift up to 50 lbs.


• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.


• Must be able to perform outdoor physical labor in varying weather conditions.


• Must have strong background in golf course maintenance, construction or agricultural industry

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance  


• Paid time off: vacation (after 6 months 1 week), sick, personal days, and 10 holidays 


• 401(k) with company match 


• Flexible spending and health savings accounts


• LTD and STD


• Employee discounts: food, retail merchandise, boat rentals


• Golf privileges