Operator 2, Constr Equip

Hillsborough County Public Schools•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Construction Equipment Operator 2 performs skilled work operating various types of medium and heavy construction equipment. The position works under the general supervision of an immediate supervisor, who evaluates performance through observation, periodic conferences, critiques, and/or records and reports. The role also includes routine equipment and vehicle maintenance, safety inspections, and participation in crew laboring work. District employees are expected to maintain regular and predictable attendance; support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan; demonstrate civility, respect, and professionalism; and maintain the professional knowledge and skills needed to perform their duties. The position requires dependability, quality work, teamwork, productivity, and adherence to safety and security procedures. Interview eligibility requires successful completion of a written and/or physical test verifying knowledge of basic terms and/or tools and their use.

Requirements

At least two years of increasingly responsible experience operating construction equipment such as dozers, graders, backhoes, front-end loaders, or road rollers.
A valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
Compliance with the HCPS Safe Driver Plan.
Successful passing of a written and/or physical test verifying knowledge of basic terms and/or tools and their use is required for interview eligibility.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10s and 100s, including using American units of money, weight, volume, and distance.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to simple instructions and deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
Microsoft Office computer skills.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, crawling, handling, keyboarding, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, and using depth, color, and field vision.
Ability to lift up to 55 pounds.
Ability to reach overhead with either the dominant or non-dominant hand.
Ability to work in the stated environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, wet or humid conditions, loud noise, vibration or impact, near heavy equipment and moving mechanical parts, around electrical-shock hazards, and at exposed heights; eye protection is required when working with cleaning chemicals.
Applicants found guilty of a DUI or who have tested positive for a controlled substance will be disqualified.

Responsibilities

Load equipment onto heavy transports or trailers, transport it between sites, and unload it.
Operate dozers, graders, backhoes, front-end loaders, road rollers, and related equipment for construction and maintenance work, including digging ditches, cutting slopes, spreading sand, and patching roads.
Operate a distributor to apply oils, asphalt, or tar to surfaces and load distributors from supply tanks.
Operate heavy transport equipment to move equipment between sites.
Oversee a limited number of lower-level operators, maintenance workers, trades helpers, or laborers on specific jobs, or act as a lead operator.
Set flags and barricades and participate in crew laboring work.
Perform routine service and maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment.
Operate vehicles and equipment according to safety practices and perform daily safety inspections before, during, and after use.
Perform other duties as assigned; duties may change according to district needs.
Respond to service requests, follow instructions and management direction, take responsibility for actions, and meet attendance and punctuality guidelines.
Perform accurate, thorough work; apply feedback; monitor work quality; and seek ways to improve.
Contribute to team success, balance individual and team responsibilities, and give and welcome feedback.
Meet productivity standards, complete work on time, and work toward established goals.
Follow safety and security procedures, use equipment and materials properly, and report potentially unsafe conditions.