CITY OF WHARTON
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of
duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to
reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
To operate construction and maintenance equipment in support of a variety of activities
including mowing, excavating, grading, loading and related operations; and to perform
other parks, horticulture, or street maintenance related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from higher level staff.
Exercises no supervision.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES--Important
responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential duties and responsibilities
. Operate construction and maintenance equipment such as tractors, trucks,
riding mowers, push-mowers, backhoes, dump trucks, front-end loaders, table saws,
sewer machines, spray paint machines, and various other equipment in support of a
variety of maintenance and construction operations.
. Participate in the repair and maintenance of parks, publicly owned properties,
city streets, roads, and rights-of-way.
. Excavate drainage ditches and backfill jobs upon completion.
. Perform additional grounds maintenance, construction and maintenance tasks
such as park and roadway mowing, seeding, concrete work, truck driving, concrete
spreading, jackhammering, and a variety of minor repair activities.
. Operate a power mower to cut grass along roadways and in park areas; spray
herbicide and insecticide
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