Equipment Operator

Job Overview

Operates equipment such as Excavators, Skid Steers, Forklifts, Dump Trucks, Sweepers, Flatbed Trucks, Tractors, Mowers, etc. while performing duties which serve general property and race track maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective mannertominimize the risk of injury according to all relevant policies and procedures.
• Perform safety and maintenance checks to ensure the safety of the equipment and personnel.
• Maintain inventory ofallnecessary supplies.
• AdvisetheFacilities Supervisorsof any requirements for maintenance or repairs.
• Clean backside areastomaintainsuitable appearance and sanitation standards orfacility.
• Complete all work assignments on time and with accuracy.
• Be advised of the week-to-week work schedule and any changes made according to business needs.
• Follow the directives of all department SOPs and policiesregardinguniforms, communications, and work duties.
• Responsible for carrying out all duties with safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and/or 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• NCCER or other equipment certification preferred
• Osha 10 preferred
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Requires acute visualperceptionabilities to accurately judge distances as well as a mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to work under minimal supervision and havegood timemanagement skills.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructionsfurnishedin written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Requires a high energy individual with a positive attitude who candemonstrategood communicationskills in a team environment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required tosit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;reach withhands and arms; and talk or hear. The employeeis occasionally required tostand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risks associated with travel between buildings and back and forth to other areas as may be required due to business demands.The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, including second-hand environmental smoke.The employee may be exposed to the risks associated inattemptingto resolve issues with extremely irate or difficult guests or staff members. The noise level in the work environment varies from light to moderate.

Licenses, Certifications, Registration: Requires a Pari-Mutuel License. Requires a valid Florida Driver’s License.