EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - PARKS AND RECREATION
City of Ardmore, OK, Ardmore, OK, United States
Salary:
$16.53 - $17.37 Hourly
Location :
Ardmore, OK
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
00575
Department:
PARK & RECREATION
Division:
PARKS & RECREATION
Opening Date:
04/21/2026
Closing Date:
5/10/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
To operate light construction and maintenance equipment in support of a variety of maintenance activities involving landscaping, and line maintenance; perform loading, hauling, scraping, sweeping, mowing, weed eating and related operations; and to perform semi-skilled maintenance tasks.
Duties
Operate construction and maintenance equipment such as dump trucks, weed eaters, tank trucks, and various other types of equipment for maintenance and construction operations.
Clean debris from ditches, culverts and creek beds; collect and haul trash, garbage, debris, dirt, sand and gravel.
Maintain city recreational areas including swimming pools, tennis courts, parks and athletic fields as needed.
Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner. Provide information within area of assignment and resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
Maintain and repair any type of equipment used in maintenance or repairs of parks or park facilities.
Ability to calculate and mix appropriate amounts of chemicals for spraying
Spray chemical insecticides and herbicides as needed.
Service equipment and make field adjustments and repairs as necessary
Stand, carry and operates trimmers, blowers, edger's and other handheld, or pack, equipment
Prune trees, sod, flowers and shrubs; weed grounds; rake leaves; fertilize, cultivate and trim park lawns.
Be responsible for the safety of yourself, your crew members and general public in your work area
Other duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Requires High School Diploma or GED
Two years performing maintenance work involving the operation of moderate to light construction and maintenance equipment.
Certificates and Licenses:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, Dept. of Agriculture certified applicator of pesticides license.
Supplemental Info
Supplemental Info:
Knowledge and Skills
:
Operation and maintenance of power-driven equipment,
Practices, methods, and materials used in general construction, grounds maintenance, and general maintenance work.
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities including walking, standing, bending, sitting for extended periods of time and operating various types of equipment or vehicles.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices; and use of hazardous chemical, herbicides and fertilizers.
Physical Job Requirements:
Physical Activities
None
Under 1/3
To
2/3
Over
2/3
Physical Activities
None
Under 1/3
To
2/3
Over
2/3
Stand
X
Lift up to 25 pounds
X
Walk
X
Lift up to 50 pounds
X
Sit
X
Work Outdoors
X
Use hands to finger,
Handle, and feel
X
Normal Vision with or without corrective lenses
Moderate Noise Level
Climb and balance
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
X
Talk and hear
X
Taste and Smell
X
Conditions of Employment:
Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen
Subject to post offer, pre-employment fit for duty examination
Subject to post offer, pre-employment criminal background check
Must be at least 18 years of age
Performance Measurements:
Policies and procedures relevant to Parks and Recreation are understood, followed, and modeled for other employees.
Effective relations exist with co-workers as well as with the public and complaints are resolved in a timely manner.
The City's professional reputation is maintained.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Ardmore offers comprehensive benefit package:
Vacation, Sick, and Holiday
Medical/Prescription
Dental
Vision
Life/AD&D
LTD
Voluntary Life/AD&D and STD
Flexible Spending Account
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation
$16.53 - $17.37 Hourly
Location :
Ardmore, OK
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
00575
Department:
PARK & RECREATION
Division:
PARKS & RECREATION
Opening Date:
04/21/2026
Closing Date:
5/10/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
To operate light construction and maintenance equipment in support of a variety of maintenance activities involving landscaping, and line maintenance; perform loading, hauling, scraping, sweeping, mowing, weed eating and related operations; and to perform semi-skilled maintenance tasks.
Duties
Operate construction and maintenance equipment such as dump trucks, weed eaters, tank trucks, and various other types of equipment for maintenance and construction operations.
Clean debris from ditches, culverts and creek beds; collect and haul trash, garbage, debris, dirt, sand and gravel.
Maintain city recreational areas including swimming pools, tennis courts, parks and athletic fields as needed.
Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner. Provide information within area of assignment and resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
Maintain and repair any type of equipment used in maintenance or repairs of parks or park facilities.
Ability to calculate and mix appropriate amounts of chemicals for spraying
Spray chemical insecticides and herbicides as needed.
Service equipment and make field adjustments and repairs as necessary
Stand, carry and operates trimmers, blowers, edger's and other handheld, or pack, equipment
Prune trees, sod, flowers and shrubs; weed grounds; rake leaves; fertilize, cultivate and trim park lawns.
Be responsible for the safety of yourself, your crew members and general public in your work area
Other duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Requires High School Diploma or GED
Two years performing maintenance work involving the operation of moderate to light construction and maintenance equipment.
Certificates and Licenses:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, Dept. of Agriculture certified applicator of pesticides license.
Supplemental Info
Supplemental Info:
Knowledge and Skills
:
Operation and maintenance of power-driven equipment,
Practices, methods, and materials used in general construction, grounds maintenance, and general maintenance work.
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities including walking, standing, bending, sitting for extended periods of time and operating various types of equipment or vehicles.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices; and use of hazardous chemical, herbicides and fertilizers.
Physical Job Requirements:
Physical Activities
None
Under 1/3
To
2/3
Over
2/3
Physical Activities
None
Under 1/3
To
2/3
Over
2/3
Stand
X
Lift up to 25 pounds
X
Walk
X
Lift up to 50 pounds
X
Sit
X
Work Outdoors
X
Use hands to finger,
Handle, and feel
X
Normal Vision with or without corrective lenses
Moderate Noise Level
Climb and balance
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
X
Talk and hear
X
Taste and Smell
X
Conditions of Employment:
Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen
Subject to post offer, pre-employment fit for duty examination
Subject to post offer, pre-employment criminal background check
Must be at least 18 years of age
Performance Measurements:
Policies and procedures relevant to Parks and Recreation are understood, followed, and modeled for other employees.
Effective relations exist with co-workers as well as with the public and complaints are resolved in a timely manner.
The City's professional reputation is maintained.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Ardmore offers comprehensive benefit package:
Vacation, Sick, and Holiday
Medical/Prescription
Dental
Vision
Life/AD&D
LTD
Voluntary Life/AD&D and STD
Flexible Spending Account
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation