Equipment Operator I - Coastal Resources/Projects (PT)

Work Schedule: Part-Time, 3 days per week during the following hours: Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Pay Rate: The entry pay range for this position is $17.00-18.70/hour
This position is assigned to the Coastal Resources department's Projects team. Core responsibilities involve assisting Maintenance Technicians with various projects. In addition to the general duties below, duties include measuring and cutting lumber, painting, sanding, and using power tools & manual hand tools.
 
JOB SUMMARY
Performs manual work functions associated with the maintenance of landscaping, trails, buildings, public beaches, grounds, accesses, parking lots, right of way areas, parks, recreation facilities, and other areas of assignment. Assists with educational programs and City events. The position also supports other departmental divisions and programs as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Monitors area of assignment for debris, safety concerns, and potential enforcement issues.
2. Removes trash, marine debris, abandoned equipment, and other materials from the area of assignment.
3. Collects, transports, sorts, shreds, and processes materials for recycling or disposal.
4. Removes trash bags from public accesses and facilities as needed.
5. Cleans loose trash and debris from areas of assignment.
6. Maintains facilities and areas of assignment through basic custodial, maintenance, and light construction tasks.
7. Clears brush, trims trees, trims fence rows, fills low spots, and maintains trail right of ways as needed.
8. Interacts professionally with the public, vendors, and visitors regarding rules, safety, and environmental stewardship.
9. Assists with wildlife-related incidents and document observations and actions taken.
10. Operates and maintains City vehicles, including 4x4 vehicles, ATVs, and UTVs, in off-road and public environments. Operates mower, tractor, loader, skid steer, trimmer, chainsaw, auger, sprayer, and other similar equipment as necessary. Utilizes common hand and power tools as necessary.
11. Performs preventive maintenance and repair activities as required on vehicles and equipment.
12. Maintains inventories of equipment, tools, and supplies.
13. Completes required reports and maintains records, including activity logs, debris reports, wildlife incidents, accident reports, and public interactions.
14. Assists with City wide events and supports other departmental divisions and programs.
15. May deliver educational presentations, assists with field trips, and attends public events as needed.
16. May maintain, repair, and install structures.

All positions at the City of Orange Beach have the job responsibilities below:

1. Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.
2. Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
3. Provides responsible, appropriate, and satisfactory leadership within the City.
4. Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of the position.
5. Attends all department meetings, City meetings, and professional development activities.
6. Becomes thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies.
7. Complies with City wide and departmental policies, as well as state and federal laws.
8. Ensures the positive promotion of the City.
9. Is prompt and punctual in reporting for work, meetings, etc.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Ability to read and understand laws, regulations, and departmental policies.
2. Knowledge of local beaches, waterways, roadways, and public access areas.
3. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, volunteers, and the general public.
4. Strong verbal communication skills for public interaction and education.
5. Basic math skills for maintaining records and reports.
6. Basic computer skills for report preparation and documentation.
7. Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions in accordance with established policies.
8. Ability to safely operate 4x4 vehicles, ATVs, and UTVs in off-road environments near people and obstacles.
9. Ability to safely operate common hand tools, power tools, and small equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions, duties and responsibilities of the job may be considered.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Current and valid Driver’s License.
3. Ability to obtain and maintain Red Cross First Aid/CPR and AED certification (training provided).
4. Willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and non-standard hours.
5. Ability to perform physical responsibilities of the position under extreme outdoor conditions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience in grounds maintenance, environmental programs, beach operations, or public service.
2. Experience operating off-road vehicles or small equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, crouching, stooping, climbing or similar activities. The work may require specific, but common physical characteristics and abilities such as above average agility and dexterity. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

The work environment involves light to moderate activity in an office environment with occasional exposure to environments that require additional safety precautions, e.g. working in proximity to power tools, heavy equipment, landscape equipment, live animals, beach environment, vessel operation, and tropical weather events. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as helmet, goggles, protective boots and PFDs. Work includes water and underwater environments. Employees will be required to work outside in extreme conditions, including loud noises, foul odors, intense sunlight, high heat indices, high winds, high humidity and/or heavy rainfall events. The work environment includes potential exposure to hazardous sea life and injured wildlife.