Parks Equipment Operator III - Tree Trimming

Order Type :

PAY RANGE DOQ: $20.48 - $32.77/HR.

 

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, the incumbent performs skilled work in the maintenance and upkeep of tree trimming and other similar duties as assigned. Work is reviewed through oral and written reports, discussion, and results obtained.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Performs skilled tree trimming tasks including the operation of heavy automotive equipment and gasoline powered machinery.

• Assists with construction and maintenance of park areas.

• Washes, cleans and performs routine first level maintenance to the equipment. 

• Make daily written and oral reports.

• Assumes all duties and responsibilities in the absence of immediate supervisor.

• For declared disasters, position is considered “essential’; works with City crews during preparation and recovery operations (road clearing, debris removal from rights of way and city properties, inspection of facilities, etc.).

• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and, certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge, principles and methods of operating heavy automotive construction equipment.

• Knowledge of practices, methods and materials used in tree trimming activities, fence installation, construction and maintenance. 

• Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to safety operation of equipment. 

• Ability to perform manual work. 

• Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions. 

• Skilled in operating, cleaning and maintaining equipment. 

• Skilled in the operation of hand and power tool.

• Performs other job duties as assigned.

 

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an equivalency diploma.

• One (1) year of experience in automotive construction equipment and gasoline-powered machinery.

• One (1) year of experience in the operation and principles of tree trimming.  

• Must demonstrate the ability to read, write and understand English.

• A combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted at the City Manager’s discretion.

 

Certificates and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class B CDL driver's license and must be insurable by the City’s current insurance provider.

• National Incident Management System (NIMS) training will be required according to the job duties and responsibilities within one (1) year of employment.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Instructs, leads, assigns, and delegates tree trimming maintenance tasks to workers in the absence of immediate supervisor.

• Turns in a monthly report of daily activities/tasks involved with area of responsibility.

 

Essential Physical Abilities:

Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time N/A = Not applicable

 

Physical Skills	Constant	Frequent	Occasional	N/A
Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over)		X
Moderate lifting (15 to 44 lbs.)		X
Light lifting (under 15 lbs.)		X
Heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over)		X
Moderate carrying (14 to 44 lbs.)		X
Light carrying (under 15 lbs.)		X
Reaching above shoulder		X
Use of fingers	X
Both hands required	X
Climbing (use of legs and arms)		X
Climbing (legs only)		X
Good near vision	X
Good distant vision	X
Both eyes required	X
Depth perception	X
Distinguishing basic colors	X
Distinguishing shades of colors	X
Good hearing (with or without hearing aid)	X
Straight pulling			X
Pulling hand over hand			X
Pushing			X
Walking	X
Standing	X
Crawling			X
Kneeling			X
Bending		X
Balancing	X
Stooping			X
Jumping			X
Running				X
Throwing			X
Driving (cars, small vans, pick-ups, etc.)	X
Driving & operating (heavy equip., trucks, etc.)	X
Other

Environmental Conditions:

Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time N/A = Not applicable

 

Work Inside			X
Work Outside	X
In the Heat	X
In the Cold	X
In High Humidity	X
In Dampness or Chilliness	X
In Dry Conditions	X
In or with Noisy Conditions	X
In Darkness			X
In or with Dusty Conditions	X
With Silica, Asbestos, etc.				X
With Fumes or Gases	X
With Smoke or Flames				X
With Chemicals			X
With Solvents				X
With Grease or Oils	X
With Radiant Energy				X
With Electrical Energy				X
On Slippery Surfaces	X
On Uneven Surfaces	X
In or With Moving Objects	X
In or With Ladders/Scaffolding			X
At Heights above Ground Level	X
Below Ground Level				X
In Water				X
With Explosives				X
With Poor Ventilation				X
With Odors			X
With Unusual Fatigue Factors				X
Other Relevant Information:				X

Emergency Responsibilities:

In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, Emergency Management or City Administration. Such assignments may be before, during or after the emergency/disaster.

Disclaimers:

 

This job description is not intended to, and does not, constitute an offer of employment or a contract for employment or the terms and condition of employment. The City of Plant City has the right to revise this job description at any time.