Equipment Operator IV **INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Flagler County is dedicated to enriching the lives of those we serve and strives to deliver a vibrant and prosperous community with a focus on providing exceptional quality of life.  As we work together to put the needs of our community first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family now, and in the future.  And with continuing education and advancement opportunities, you can build a long, successful career with us.  You’ll thrive in an environment where we build a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration and empowering staff to facilitate positive outcomes. We understand the importance of work/life balance, having flexible work schedules and the ability to be able to afford health insurance.  That’s why our benefits are known to be some of the best around!  We offer a robust benefit package that includes low-cost health insurance, no cost onsite wellness center and gym, retirement in the Florida Retirement System, County paid basic life insurance, 13 paid holidays, generous personal leave, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, and wellness programs to support a happier, healthier you. At Flagler County we aspire to be the catalyst that makes us an employer of choice.

 

Position Summary

Skilled work in the operation of moderately complex Public Works or sanitation equipment.  Duties include performance of manual laboring tasks.

 Essential Functions

• The employee normally operates one or more of the following pieces of equipment on a regular basis: Motor grader, excavator, backhoe, bulldozer, front-end loader, large trucks, boom trucks, and/or other similar equipment.
• Occasionally operates smaller equipment such as tractors with mowers/other attachments, trimmers, weed eaters, chainsaws, etc.
• Washes, cleans and gives routine first echelon maintenance to the equipment.
• Performs manual laboring tasks as assigned such as pothole patching, shoulder repair, ditch cleaning, tree trimming, bridge repair, headwall construction and other duties.
• Performs related work as required.
• Occasionally operates a pipe laser and a rotary self-leveling laser.
• During emergencies, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. All employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5-years experience in the operation and routine maintenance of the type of equipment of primary assignment.
• Must have a valid Class ‘B’ or higher Commercial driver’s license without air-brake restriction (L or Z) as designated by the State of Florida.
• Must obtain a valid Class ‘A’ Commercial driver’s license without air-brake restriction (L or Z) as designated by the State of Florida within one-year of hire date.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the operation of medium and heavy Public Works equipment.
• Knowledge of the component parts and maintenance needs of the equipment.
• Knowledge of traffic regulations governing the use of equipment.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved.
• Ability to service equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Skilled in the operation of construction or sanitation equipment.
• Ability to prepare simple reports.

 Physical Requirements

Physical demand:  Moderate

• 50 lbs. maximum lifting.
• Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, and moving of approximately 50 lbs.
• Physical strength and ability sufficient to operate equipment.
• Physical strength and ability sufficient to operate equipment over rough terrain.
• Ability to perform manual labor under adverse weather conditions.

Salary : $44,658 - $60,715