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Equipment Operator II
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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.
$33,972 / year median in Texas
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Equipment Operator II City of Midland, TX - 2.3 Midland, TX Job Details Full-time $50,164 a year 9 hours ago Benefits Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Retirement plan Qualifications Carpentry Grounds maintenance and landscaping equipment operation Commercial truck driving CDL High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Scope of Work Operates equipment related to the construction and maintenance of parks department facilities. Essential Job Duties Mows, trims and aerates parks grounds. Prepares and maintains ballfields for use in practice or regular play. Constructs new equipment and facilities. Maintains and installs irrigation systems. Applies fertilizers and pesticides depending on need. Prepares swimming pools for use during summer. Maintains equipment. Maintains records of work performed and submits reports to supervisor. Works overtime when needed. Performs related duties as required. Physical and Environmental Conditions Ability to sit on equipment for extended periods of time. Employee will be exposed to both chemical and environmental hazards while measuring or applying pesticides or fertilizers. Ability to work in seasonal Required Qualifications Ability to effectively communicate with employees in order to receive work orders or instructions for any project. Ability to read operator's manuals and work orders. Skill in the operation of equipment such as tractors, mowers, trimmers, dump trucks, backhoes and other concrete and carpentry tools. High school diploma or equivalent plus one to three years of experience. Valid Texas CDL driver's license required. 2:1 Retirement Plan with TMRS Educational Tuition Assistance Program Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer Midland Municipal Employee Credit Union Competitive pay Medical/Dental/Vision Plan PTO accrual Paid holidays