Esplanade at St. Marys, located in St. Mary, GA, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a full-time Equipment Operator! We are seeking a motivated individual who is interested in contributing to a positive experience for our members and guests while continuing to grow their knowledge of golf club operations. As an associate of Troon, you’ll contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

The Equipment Operator performs work involving the use of large equipment such as the skid-loader, trenchers and backhoe for construction projects and loading material for general course maintenance. Operates tractors, fairway and rough mowers and aerifiers, boom sprayers and spreaders for fertilizing fairways and roughs.

• Operates all equipment that is used in daily course maintenance.
• Mows greens, tees, and aprons, and approach areas not accessible with gang mowers.
• Operates sod cutter, spray rigs and may assist in the fertilization of greens, tees, fairways, roughs and related areas.
• Mows fairways and rough areas; and operates other equipment as directed.
• Maintains gasoline or diesel, oil and other equipment fluid levels daily.
• Reports equipment problems and failures to mechanic immediately.
• Installs detailed irrigation and drainage systems as directed, understanding the principles and procedures of installation.
• Ability to use and understand the operation of a transit, level or other device used to construct proper grades and/or layout.
• Uses loaders to remove dirt, debris and other materials and refuse.
• Returns equipment to designated location at the maintenance facility as directed by the mechanic or Assistant Superintendent properly cleaned and serviced.
• Oversees other maintenance associates while performing duties that include operation of equipment. Ensures safety the associate and proper operation of equipment.
• Operates equipment safely and be aware of other associates in work area.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Regularly stands, walks and sits.
• Regularly uses hands; reaches with hands and arms; talks or hears.
• Occasionally climbs or balances; stoops, kneels, crouches or crawls; tastes or smells.
• Occasionally will have to lift more than 100 pounds.

• Regularly works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) as well in areas with moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally works in extreme cold or heat (non-weather); risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• Occasionally may work in high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions and moderate noise levels.

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