Equipment Operator I

Salary : $37,585.60 Annually

Location : Panama City, FL

Job Type: Full- Time

Job Number: 2024091802

Department: Public Works

Opening Date: 09/18/2024

Salary: Salary/Hourly wages may be adjusted based upon experience within Step Plan Parameters.

Major Functions

Work is performed under the general guidance and leadership of the Director of Public Works. The Equipment Operator I operates equipment in heavy traffic and in confined spaces and is responsible for accuracy and field knowledge to ensure safety and efficiency. This position navigates the City streets, alleys, parking areas and other areas to remove garbage, trash, debris and other items from residential, commercial and other areas of the City. Safe usage of large trucks and equipment is a critical function of this role.

This position is designated as emergency essential position that requires performance of emergency duties and actions to prepare, repair, and recover the City before, during, and after any adverse storm events (hurricane, tornado, tropical storm, ice storm, etc.) or other conditions (natural or manmade).

Essential Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Drives and operates a truck/trailer/or boom truck combination vehicle used to collect and haul yard trash and bulk waste from an assigned collection route.
• Operates other related environmental servcies' equipment.
• Performs pre-trip/post-trip inspections for all equipment assigned.
• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and to wet and/or humid conditions during the course of the workday.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance of standard and specialized solid waste equipment.
• Ability and desire to operate heavy equipment in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Ability to maintain exemplary driving record and safety protocols.
• Knowledge of traffic regulations and safe driving practices.
• Skill in the care and safe operation of assigned equipment.
• Ability to carry out oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperation, team focused working relationships with team members, other departments, leadership, businesses and the general public.
• Excellent customer service skills including the ability to communicate in a positive and helpful manner in all situations.
• Ability to deescalate situations and problem solve during the course and scope of work.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in both written and oral manner regarding the details of the routes and status of work details.
• Ability to interpret both in written and oral format instructions regarding daily tasks.
• Ability to communicate via radios and two-way transmission methodology.
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Possess and maintain a current Florida CDL Class B License w/ air brakes endorsement.
  
  

A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary

• Occasionally - Lift/Carry: 50 lbs., Push/Pull: 50 lbs., Crawl.
• Frequently - Lift/Carry: 50 lbs. or less, Push/Pull: 50 lbs. or less, Reach Above Shoulder, Reach Outward, Stand, Walk, Climb.
• Constantly - Drive, Handling/Fine Motor Skills, Sit, Twist/Turn.
  
  

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is outside year-round and is constantly exposed to all weather conditions.
  
  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Panama City Offers a complete benefits package to all full time employees. Below is a list of the benefits offered by the City.

For more detailed information about the benefits please reach out to the Human Resources Department.

WORK/ LIFE INTEGRATION

• 12 Days of Paid Time Off
• 12 Days of Paid Sick leave- 6 may be used for family
• 12 Days of Paid Holidays
• Birthday Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave
• Social Event Outings
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

HEALTH & WELLNESS

• Medical Benefits-Team Member (ZERO cost option available)
• Family Member Benefits available (City supplemented premium)
• Dental Benefits (Premium paid in FULL for Team Members)
• Orthodontic coverage for children (under 19)
• Vision Benefits
• Blood Drives (ADDITIONAL Paid Time Off for participation)
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Health Savings Account/ Medical FSA
  
  

FINANCIAL WELLNESS

• General Employee Retirement Pension Fund (10% of annual compensation)
• Access to Professional Financial Advisory Services
• City Paid Life Insurance and AD&D ($50,000)
• Additional Life and AD&D coverage available for employees, spouse, and Children
• Short-term Disability (Paid in FULL by City)
• Long-term Disability (Paid in FULL by City)
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Education Assistance Program/ Tuition Reimbursement
• Job Stability & Security