A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.
Equipment Operator - Slope Mower Print Apply Equipment Operator - Slope Mower Salary $18.23 Hourly Location 801 Main Street, Beaumont, TX Job Type Full Time Job Number 6192 Department Parks & Greenspaces Division Parks & Property Services Opening Date 07/31/2026
Description Benefits Questions Duties and Responsibilities Essential Job Functions:
Operates any or all of the following light to medium weight equipment: slope mowers, skid steer (bobcat), 6 to 14 yard dump truck, tractor with flail mower or box blade, two ton stake body truck, chipper, stump remover, 3/4 yard front end loader, backhoe or tractor trailer. Performs such tasks as mowing grass in parks, removing stumps and debris, collecting refuse, excavating, and hauling various materials; inspects, services and makes minor repairs to equipment and reports malfunctions; exercises extreme caution in equipment operation; may operate other types of equipment on a temporary relief basis; uses hand tools and other tools such as pneumatics, chain saw, jackhammer, lawn mower, tiller and ropes.
Other Job Functions:
Disposes of waste; trims and removes limbs; cleans drains; picks up trash off of parks; assists co-workers; performs other duties as required. Performs other duties as required. Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Working Conditions This position requires 100% on-site work. Works outside in all types of weather; is exposed to extreme cold, heat, and temperature changes; is exposed to extreme heights, extreme and constant noise, mechanical and electrical hazards, fumes/odors, dust/mites, and gas vapors; works in trenches/ditches and sometimes indoors. Must be available to work Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., must be available to work overtime as needed.
Minimum Essential Qualifications Knowledge :
Knowledge of the operating procedures and servicing requirements of assigned equipment; considerable knowledge of applicable traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in the operation of assigned equipment; knowledge of potential work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned equipment.
Skills/Abilities:
Skilled in the operation and servicing of assigned equipment; ability to operate equipment safely and skillfully in and around traffic, construction sites and work areas; ability to make minor operating adjustments and repairs, and to recognize operating deficiencies in assigned equipment; ability to perform manual labor; ability to communicate both orally and in writing; ability to read and write and to follow oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
Physical Requirements:
Constantly sees and hears; frequently drives, sits, stands, stoops, squats, twists body, cleans, climbs, writes by hand, operates a 2-way radio, carries up to 56-70 lbs., holds up to 56-70 lbs., pushes up to 56-70 lbs., lifts up to 56-70 lbs., pulls up to 56-70 lbs. and drags up to 56-70 lbs.; infrequently crawls, runs, sorts.
