Sample position description

Equipment Operator

The equipment operator, under supervision of the assistant superintendent or foreman, performs work involving the use of large equipment, including tractors, loaders, trenchers, backhoes, trucks and other maintenance equipment.

Typical functions:

• Mows fairways and roughs with gang units.
• Operates turf vac, skip-loader, fairway and rough aerifier and boom sprayer for weeds in fairways and rough
• May operate smaller equipment as directed by his/her supervisor.
• Ensures that the equipment cooling system is working at all times; refills fuel and oil daily; cleans equipment daily, and reports equipment problems or failures to Equipment Manager immediately.
• Provides basic preventive maintenance on equipment as directed by the equipment manager or assistant superintendent and for returning equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility.
• Performs other duties as directed by his/her supervisor.

Employment standards:

• Knowledge of safe, efficient mechanical operation of tractors and other motorized equipmen.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.