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Equipment Operator 

Category Public Works  
Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Skilled work in the operation of tractor mowers, heavy equipment and automotive equipment.  Duties include performance of manual laboring tasks.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Performs duties utilizing heavy and automotive equipment for the purpose of delivery and preparation of materials used in the performance of finish level activities.

Occasionally operates gasoline or other powered machinery such as portable cement mixers, air hammers, compressors, pumping machinery and saws.

Washes, cleans and gives routine first level maintenance to the equipment.

Performs manual laboring tasks as assigned, such as patching, shoulder repair, ditch cleaning, tree trimming, bridge repair, headwall construction and other duties.

May be assigned to operate heavier equipment on a temporary, emergency, or trainee basis.

In case of emergency or crisis situation (hurricane, flood, etc.) position is required to respond/perform recovery duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Employees hired on or after February 1, 2016, must be a tobacco-free person, both on and off the job, for at least 1 year immediately preceding application and maintain same tobacco-free status throughout the term of employment.

Regular attendance.

[These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.  Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.]

 
Position Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of principles and methods of operating road construction type equipment.
  • Knowledge of practices, methods and materials used in public works road construction and maintenance activities.
  • Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to safety and operation of equipment.
  • Skill in cleaning and maintaining equipment.
  • Skill in operating light, medium, and heavy equipment.
  • Skill in the use of power tools.
  • Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and detect problems with equipment.
  • Ability to perform manual labor task.
  • Ability to follow and understand written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to operate a computer.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
  • Three (3) years experience in medium/heavy equipment operation and maintenance.?

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

  • Valid Florida Class “A” Temporary Driving Permit within (60) days of employment and a driving record acceptable to the insurance provider.
  • Valid Florida Class “A” Commercial Driver License within six (6) months of employment and a driving record acceptable to the insurance provider.
  • Florida Department of Transportation Maintenance of Traffic Control – Basic Level Certification within six (6) months of employment.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

  • Acceptable vision (with or without correction)
  • Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)
  • Heavy lifting and carrying (over 50 pounds)
  • Walking
  • Pushing
  • Pulling
  • Standing
  • Kneeling
  • Bending
  • Stooping
  • Climbing
  • Driving
  • Equipment Operation
  • Eye, hand and foot coordination

VACCINATIONS:

  • Hepatitis A within sixty (60) days of employment
  • Hepatitis B within sixty (60) days of employment
  • Tetanus Within sixty (60) days of employment?

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

  • Works outside in various weather conditions with dust, vibrations and noise.?

Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

FLSA Non-Exempt Status

Revised 10/01/16

 

 

 

 

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Salary Range Salary Range $12.71 - $18.15. Commensurate with licenses and experience. Benefits Package.  
Closing Date March 4, 2020  
Position Equipment Operator  
Division Operations  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  
Open Date 2/19/2020  
Location Operations  
Flyer None Specified 


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