Equipment Operator

POSITION OBJECTIVES
Operates a variety of heavy construction equipment to include a boom crane mounted on a truck chassis to lift and move materials and objects and a boom mounted tractor mower. Duties include the performance of manual laboring tasks. Performs the following duties under general direction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Those functions actually required to perform this position, the removal of which would fundamentally change the job. These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Operates one or more of the following pieces of equipment and/or machines: Dozer, front-end loader, motor grader and maintainer, bucket truck, dragline, backhoe, scraper, pavers. Fastens attachments, such as movers and graders to tractor with hitchpins.
• Releases brake, shifts gears, and depresses accelerator or moves throttle to control forward and backward movement of equipment.
• Steers equipment by turning steering wheel and depressing brake pedals.
• Lubricates and repairs equipment and attachments, performs routine first echelon maintenance to the equipment.
• Drives equipment to work site and directs activities of Laborer in placing blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
• Starts equipment engines. Moves levers and pedals to operate booms and other accessories on equipment, to raise and lower, and to move through other actions

This position is part of the City’s Emergency Management Team and, as such, shall be expected to perform all duties that are assigned during an emergency management operation. Any additional compensation, above the normal weekly salary shall be outlined by the City Manager in the City’s Emergency Management Activation and Emergency Declaration.

QUALIFICATIONS
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.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired; or five (5) years experience in the operation and routine maintenance of the type of equipment of primary assignment.
• Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

o Class B Commercial Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Experience operating equipment listed in the job description.
• Skill in the operation of heavy construction equipment.
• Physical strength and agility sufficient to do strenuous laboring tasks under varying weather conditions.

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.

• Skill in the operation of heavy construction equipment. Physical strength and agility sufficient to do strenuous laboring tasks under varying weather conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions ranging from over 100 degrees to below 32 degrees and is regularly exposed to vibration.
• The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

The City of Port Orange provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regarding employment without regard to religion, race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the City of Port Orange complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.20 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Equipment Operator: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Port Orange, FL 32129 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17