The Equipment Operator I is a full-time, permanent position in the Recreation Maintenance Division. The immediate supervisor for this position is the Laborer Supervisor II. The person in this position is supervised on a daily basis and has no supervisory authority. The Equipment Operator I works regular hours most of the time with occasional overtime when the workload demands it. There is no night or shift work involved with this position. The person in this position is not on call. The position has accountability for monetary, fiscal, safety, and legal issues related to the work for which this position is responsible. There is exposure to chemicals and/or hazardous materials on a daily basis. This exposure includes, but is not limited to, fertilizers, lime, cleaning chemicals, insecticides, and automotive fluids. The stress level associated with this position is average. Physical work associated with this position includes, but is not limited to, operating departmental mowers and field grooming equipment, sitting for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, standing, bending and kneeling. Certification, Education and Experience Certification: A valid Mississippi driver's license is required for this position. Education: A high school diploma or its equivalent is preferred for this position. Experience: No experience is required for this position. Purpose of Position Maintain departmental athletic fields, facilities and grounds, and repair and construct departmental facilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintain City grounds, recreational areas and ballfields Ensure mowing equipment is in operating order Examine grounds and ballfields for foreign objects before mowing Mow and weed-eat grounds Collect debris and trash from City properties Examine mowing equipment after mowing and remove excess material Service mowing equipment for storage Maintain City swimming pool and tennis courts Repair plumbing fixtures, as needed Paint facilities, as needed Construct and maintain ballfields as needed Assist with designing ballfield Cut infield lines appropriately Weld foul polls, when needed Install fences to proper specifications Mow grass and remove dirt from ballfield Repair bleachers, bathrooms and offices, as needed Repair dug-out roofs, as needed Maintain departmental vehicles and mowing equipment Check oil, gas, water and brake fluid in vehicles each day Wash all vehicles on daily basis Transfer flat tires to city barn for repair Request new equipment be ordered