Equipment Operator

Semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation of moderately complex public works equipment. Duties include performance of manual laboring tasks.

In the event of a natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee may be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

(Note: The listed duties are illustrative only and are not intended to describe each and every function, which may be performed in the job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.) 

May operate one or more of the following over the workday: 

A. Farm tractor with flat mower or boom mower 

B. Dump truck 

C. Garbage Truck (End Loader) 

D. Flat Bed Truck 

E. Tractor mower or truck tractor 

F. ULV machines, Pumps, Generators, etc. 

G. Other similar equipment 

Occasionally operates smaller equipment and other light equipment. 

Operates heavier equipment on a temporary, emergency or trainee basis. 

Washes and cleans and gives routine first echelon maintenance to the equipment. 

Performs manual laboring tasks as assigned. 

Performs work related to this job description as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

(Note: The knowledge, skills, and abilities identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Knowledge of the operating and repair characteristics of medium and heavy public works equipment. 

Knowledge of the component parts, operating principles and maintenance needs of medium and heavy equipment. 

Knowledge of traffic laws and other regulations governing the operation of equipment. 

Skill in the operation of moderately complex construction and transportation equipment

Ability to service various types of relatively heavy equipment. 

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. 

Physical strength and agility sufficient to operate equipment over rough terrain and to perform manual labor occasionally under adverse weather conditions. 

Must possess a High School Diploma or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and one (1) year experience in the operation and routine maintenance of the type of equipment of primary assignment. Final decision of appointment to the job will be based on applicant's ability to physically operate, drive and perform the illustrated tasks inscribed herein.

Additional qualifying education and/or experience which provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted one for the other on a year for year basis.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: 

Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License Class C, D, or E at time of hire.  

Possession of CDL-B with tank vehicle endorsement and no restrictions on air brakes preferred at time of hire.  

Must obtain CDL-B with tank vehicle endorsement and no restriction on air brakes within ninety (90) days of hire.  

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.

Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)

Acceptable hearing (with or without correction) 

Ability to sit for long periods of time.

Ability to lift up to eighty (80) pounds.  

Ability to perform tasks requiring physical strength and endurance occasionally under adverse weather conditions. 

Ability to use hands to fingers; handle or feel; operate tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.  

Occasional balancing, stooping, crouching, kneeling, carrying, handling. 

Frequent walking, climbing, standing, turning, bending, lifting, feeling, repetitive hand motion, holding/flagging. 

Very frequent speaking, depth perception use, working speed, driving (vehicle/equip/other), hand/wrist movement. 

Constant hearing, seeing, color vision use. 

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.

Work is performed primarily outdoors.

Occasionally dirty, working around vibrations, exposed to electrical hazards. 

Frequently noisy, exposed to insects, working on irregular surfaces. 

Constantly hot, humid, dry, wet, working with adequate lighting and ventilation, moving objects/machinery, working with/around others. 

Salary : $41,351 - $68,229