Seven-Gang Mower Operator

See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities

Seven-Gang Mower Operator positions operate seven-gang hydraulic riding mowers and other various mowing equipment to mow golf course fairways and parks; adjust, maintain, and repair cutting units; perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on assigned equipment; act as crew leader; operate large truck-trailer combinations to haul mowers and other equipment; keep mileage and service records; and perform other duties as assigned.

NOTES:

• Employees in job classifications represented by AFSCME Local 127 are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases: • 3.5% effective 7/1/27 • 2% effective 7/1/28 • 2% effective 1/1/29 • Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS). • Seven-Gang Mower Operator employees may be required to lift up to 60 pounds.

You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.

EXPERIENCE : One year of full-time experience operating and maintaining self-propelled three, five or seven gang-reeled ride-on mowers or wide area rotary mowers (11-foot or larger).

NOTES: • Qualifying experience MUST include performing repair, maintenance, and adjustment of cutting units AND minor repair and preventive maintenance on equipment. • Experience driving the equipment without actually operating it to perform maintenance, repair and other intended work, is NOT qualifying. • If you are using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify, you must submit written documentation signed by your appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work you performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

LICENSE : A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of hire.

NOTE: • Some positions will require a Class A Driver License a valid California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) medical certificate dated within the last two years at the time of hire for those driving truck-trailer combinations to haul mowers and other equipment. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION) :

• Proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements. Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.