Equipment Operator

General Definition of Work

The Sea Pines Country Club Equipment Operator is under supervision of the golf course superintendent and/or assistant superintendents. You are responsible for the routine manual labor for maintenance of Club landscaping and Golf Course.

Essential Functions

The following functions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Performs work involving the use of equipment, such as, but not limited to, tractors, loaders, trenchers, and mowing equipment.
• Safely operates equipment used for various course maintenance needs.
• Reports equipment problems and failures to supervisor.
• Returns equipment clean to designated location at maintenance facility.
• Uses loaders and dump trucks to remove and haul dirt, debris, refuse and other materials.
• Performs daily golf course set-up.
• Operates greens aerifers.
• Operates verticutters.
• Rakes leaves
• Waters plants
• Cuts grass, weeds and bushes
• Cleans gutters, drains and culverts
• Collects and empties litter cans
• Trims trees and removes cuttings
• Loads and unloads materials
• Operates Rough Mowers
• Assists with training of new staff members.
• Performs any and all other duties as directed by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to follow verbal and/or written directions.

Job requires physical strength, stamina, and agility.

The position may require operation of a truck, jeep, or car.

Physical Requirements

Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions; Ability to lift 50+ lbs. Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals; Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration; The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud; Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position; Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping, and pulling; Frequent repetitive motions; Continuous standing and walking; May need to use some protective equipment, such as a respirator, gloves, earplugs, eye guards/visors, boots, and hat.

Special Requirements

Working knowledge or operation of small power equipment. Possession of a valid driver’s license.

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