Medium Equipment Operator

Citrus County’s Road Maintenance Division is hiring a Medium Equipment Operator that will perform unskilled, semiskilled, and manual labor work in the operation of several types of light to medium equipment involved in the maintenance and /or construction of County roadways, right of ways, and other areas as needed.

Working for the Road Maintenance Division you will have a direct impact in providing reliable, accessible, and well-maintained roadways that enhance the quality of life for all residents and visitors. In addition, Citrus County offers a competitive benefits package to include health insurance, retirement plan, an employee health and wellness clinic, and much more. Please find our benefits information on the next tab.

Please note: The schedule for this full-time position is Monday through Thursday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. 

• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Operates, maintains, and services various medium equipment’s to maintain roadways, right of ways, drainage, etc.
• Operates medium equipment including, but not limited to, farm tractors, mowers, dump trucks, flatbeds, water trucks, backhoe, skid loader, mini excavator, roller and other trucks, tractors, or similar equipment.  May occasionally operate gasoline powered machinery as assigned.
• Cleans equipment and maintains all records on equipment. 
• Maintains record of tasks performed daily, and other reports and records as required.
• Assists in removal of trees, debris, and vegetation to maintain roadways.
• Operates heavier equipment on emergency, temporary or trainee basis, as needed.
• Responds to after hours’ emergency call outs as needed.
• Assists with disaster preparedness and emergency response in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency event.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education, Training, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) months experience in the operation and routine maintenance of the type of equipment of primary assignment.

 
 Certificates, Licenses, Registration, Skills

• Florida Commercial Driver License (CDL), Class "A" with "N" endorsement.
  • Will consider those who do not hold a CDL Class ''A" with "N" endorsement but will be required to obtain Class "At license with "N" endorsement Air Brakes within 120 days of employment. Those without this CDL are considered at a lower pay rate.
• Must have or be able to obtain within one (1) year of employment, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification.
• Ability to work after normal business hours (includes nights and weekend) to respond to emergencies.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
• Must have sufficient physical strength, agility, and stamina to perform assigned tasks under adverse conditions.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS); and
  • IS-700.b: A Introduction to the National Incident Management System

 
 Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires a combination of standing and walking most of the day.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds.
• The job requires frequent bending, squatting, balancing, twisting, reaching above shoulders, and occasional climbing, kneeling, and throwing.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manual manipulation, operating foot controls/levers, driving automotive equipment, working in darkness, and operating a manual transmission.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• The job may risk exposure to adverse weather, moving machinery, fumes and gases, electrical hazards, unprotected heights, and extreme noise.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

Basis of Rating:  Some positions may require a written and/or skills test. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess each individuals’ qualifications. Selected persons will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job.  The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application will be an important consideration in the screening process.
 
Must successfully pass an employment reference check, criminal background check, physical examination, and drug screen. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.
 
Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.  
 
Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.
 
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.
 
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. PLEASE NOTE: Veterans' Preference is not applied for positions that are classified as managerial/supervisory unless excluded. For details, please refer to Section 110.205(2), F.S.
 
Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the “Public Records Law,” applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the “Public Records Law”/ “The Sunshine Law” / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.

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