What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator - Drainage position at City of Fort Myers, FL?
Salary : $20.62 - $31.19 Hourly
Location : Fort Myers, FL
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 24-01135
Department : Drainage
Opening Date : 08 / 27 / 2024
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Description
The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career.
NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.
FLSA Status : Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive : YES Level II Screening : NO
Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, the incumbent performs semi-skilled work in the operation of equipment and devices used in the maintenance of City streets including, but not limited to the repair of pavement, sinkholes and potholes, rights-of-ways, canals, roadways, solid waste disposal, sewer, stormwater repair & maintenance, parks and recreational facilities, and construction projects. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation :
Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.
Non-Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.
Duties / Responsibilities
When Assigned to Streets - Asphalt / Concrete :
- Operates a Compactor, Mechanical Roller, Asphalt / Concrete Saw, Asphalt Patch Truck, Skidsteer, Excavator, and other essential equipment to finish the job.
When Assigned to Water or Sewer, or Stormwater Distribution :
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledgeable in various types of manual, gas, or diesel powered equipment employed in maintenance and repair of municipal storm water systems, irrigation, roadways, and / or related structures.
Knowledgeable in occupational safety rules, practices and personal protective equipment associated with performing duties using heavy equipment, in traffic and in adverse weather conditions.
Knowledgeable in the City and State rules, regulations, and protocols.
Skilled in the safe use and operation of various maintenance and repair tools and light gas or diesel powered equipment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to adapt to performing under frequent deadlines and / or in response to emergencies.
Ability to operate necessary equipment.
Ability to follow both oral and written directions.
Ability to recognize and address common safety issues in the field
Ability to detect improper functioning mechanical systems
Ability to effectively use devices such as a computer or tablet.
Minimum Requirements
One (1) year experience in the operation of equipment including, but not limited to regular boom grad-all, asphalt patch truck, small backhoe, Scatback, Flusher, sewer cleaning truck, dump truck, vacuum / jetter truck, dump truck with tandem trailer attached, flatbed, front loader, grader, or similar equipment.
Mandatory Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) Drug / Alcohol Testing required.
Must possess or obtain within 12 months of hire a valid Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement with an acceptable driving record.
Must have or obtain within 12 months of appointment Intermediate MOT certification
When Assigned to Water Distribution :
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed.
Climbing - ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.
Crawling - moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet.
Crouching - bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
Fingering - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
Pushing - use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.
Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.
Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
Standing - for sustained periods of time.
Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word
Talking 2 - shouting to be heard above ambient noise.
Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities / structures.
Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles / heavy equipment.
Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.
Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.
Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.
Work performed is primarily :
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must have the ability to work after hours, including nights, weekends, holidays and during emergencies.
May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including on call hours
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Full-time regular City employee benefits :
City paid employee coverage. HMO or PPO plans are available. Dependents can be added, Employee pays 30% of premium. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
City paid. The benefit is equal to 1x the annual base pay, rounded to the nearest $1000.00.
Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
Employees may purchase various types of supplemental insurance (life, AFLAC) at group rates through payroll deduction.
Certain management positions can opt out of the General Pension into a 401(a).
Offered through payroll deduction.
Employee paid short & long-term disability insurance.
City recognizes 13 holidays which include : New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Birthday Holiday and Floating Holiday.
Tax-deferred savings plan available for retirement purposes. Employee-only contributions.
Employees can elect to use pre-tax dollars to cover un-reimbursed medical or dependent daycare expenses.
Available to any banking institution or credit union. Suncoast Federal Schools Credit Union membership is available to City employees.
City-paid availability to licensed professional counselors for non-work related personal issues with 100% confidentiality.
Please note : Benefits do not apply to On-Call, Temporary, or Seasonal positions. Insurance Benefits only apply to regular Full-time positions.
Do you currently possess a minimum of a High School diploma or GED or higher?
Do you currently possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience in the operation of equipment including, but not limited to regular boom grad-all, asphalt patch truck, small backhoe, Scatback, Flusher, sewer cleaning truck, dump truck, vacuum / jetter truck, dump truck with tandem trailer attached, flatbed, front loader, grader, or similar equipment?
If the answer is Yes to question #2, please explain. If you answered "No" please enter "n / a".
Do you currently possess a valid Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement with an acceptable driving record? OR Ability to obtain within 12 months?
I understand that this position requires Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) Mandatory Drug / Alcohol Testing.
Do you currently possess a Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification approved by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months from date of hire?
Required Question
Salary : $21 - $31
