What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator II (Internal/External) position at Putnam County, FL BOCC?
Salary : $16.80 - $20.01 Hourly
Location : 223 Putnam County Boulevard - East Palatka, FL
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 24-019
Department : Public Works
Opening Date : 02 / 19 / 2024
General Description
This is a full-time, hourly position that reports to the Superintendent, Area Supervisor, Crew Leader, or designee. The position performs skilled work in the operation of medium public works or sanitation automotive equipment. Duties include performance of manual laboring tasks.
Essential Job Functions
- ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
Able to perform all Maintenance Worker and Equipment Operator I job functions.
Asphalt distributor / road widener and light trucks
Other similar equipment such as roller, backhoe, payloader and similar equipment
Wheel dump truck (tandem dump truck)
Skid steer
Mini excavator
Washes, cleans, and gives routine first level maintenance to the equipment.
Performs manual laboring tasks as assigned, such as patching, shoulder repair, ditch cleaning, tree trimming, bridge repair, headwall construction and other duties.
May be assigned to operate heavier equipment on a trainee basis.
Required to assist with emergency support functions (ESF) during emergencies or other related emergency duties.
These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)
Minimum Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of practices, methods, and materials used in public works construction and maintenance activities.
Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to safety and operation of equipment.
Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and detect problems with equipment.
Ability to perform manual work.
Ability to follow, read and understand written and oral instructions.
Skill in cleaning and maintaining equipment.
Skill in operating medium to heavy equipment.
Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
Ability to complete daily work sheets accurately.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years experience in medium / heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the above minimum qualifications.)
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS
Acceptable eyesight and hearing (with or without correction).
Pulling, pushing.
Walking, standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, climbing.
Driving.
Equipment Operation.
Eye, hand, and foot coordination.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability or disabilities.)
An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Putnam County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families today, and as they plan for their future. Below is a summary of the County Benefits for full-time employees :
CORE BENEFITS
OPTIONAL BENEFITS
FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his / her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.
TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (for Board of County Commissioner employees only) Regular, full-time employees are eligible for reimbursement of educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Department for program details.
HOLIDAYS are as follows :
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Birthday Holiday - (for Board of County Commissioner employees only)
ANNUAL (VACATION) LEAVE - All regular full-time employees assigned to a 37.50 work week will earn 90 hours to 150 hours, depending on classification and length of service. All regular full-time employees assigned to a 40 hour work week will earn 96 hours to 160 hours, depending on classification and length of service. Note : Leave accruals may differ for bargaining unit employees.
SICK LEAVE - All regular full-time employees will earn sick leave at a rate of 13 days per year. Regular part time employees will accrue sick leave on a pro-rata basis. Note : Leave accruals may differ for bargaining unit employees.
OTHER BENEFITS
Bereavement Leave
Cost Saving Incentive Program
Employee of the Quarter Program
Jury Duty Pay
Salary : $17 - $20
