EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I PW

City of Kissimmee, FL • Portland, ME

42d • $18

About The Position

Under regular supervision, performs various manual tasks in the installation, maintenance and repair of the City's drainage system and the maintenance of rights-of-way. Operates heavy equipment as needed to accomplish assignments. Performs related work as required. Reports to the PW Supervisor.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by 1 year of experience in construction and/or equipment operations, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's License as required.
• Must possess or obtain the most current FEMA 100, 200, and 700 Incident Command System certifications within 6 months of appointment to the job.
• Has knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of the Public Works and Engineering Department as they pertain to the performance of duties of the Equipment Operator I, Drainage Division.
• Has the ability to comprehend, interpret and apply regulations, procedures and related information.
• Has knowledge of and skill in the use of mowers, trucks and heavy equipment in the maintenance of drainage systems and right-of-ways.
• Has knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the industry.
• Is able to operate vehicles and equipment with safety.
• Has knowledge of the standard tools, materials and practices of the industry.
• Has skill in the care and use of required tools and equipment.
• Is able to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Is able to prepare simple records.
• Is able to read and interpret a variety of materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job.
• Is able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision.
• Is able to use independent judgment in performing routine tasks.
• Has the ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
• Is able to provide assistance to co-workers, supervisors, and other departments as needed.
• Has the ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.
• Knows how to perform duties in a courteous manner and communicate effectively with co-workers and the public.
• Is capable of working under stressful conditions as required.
• Knows how to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
• Is able to perform duties in occasionally uncomfortable or hazardous conditions, including extreme heat or cold, noise, dust, odors, smoke, toxic agents, vibrations, electric currents, machinery hazards, wetness, humidity, etc.
• Knows how to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
• Must be physically able to operate a vehicle and heavy equipment, and a variety of hand and power tools.
• Tasks involve the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, entering confined spaces, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds) and occasionally heavy objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).
• Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
• Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or direction from supervisor.
• Requires ability to read a variety of technical instructions, equipment manuals, policies and procedures, regulations, etc.
• Requires the ability to prepare daily work reports with proper format.
• Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control and confidence.
• Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.
• Requires the ability to learn and understand principles and techniques; to make routine independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.
• Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information.
• Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with co-workers and the general public.
• Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to determine percentages and decimals and to determine time and weight.
• Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.
• Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes using specialized machinery; to operate motor vehicles and heavy machinery.
• Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, tools, etc.
• Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
• Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.
• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines.
• Worker may be subject to danger or risk to a moderate degree.
• Requires the ability to talk and hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

Responsibilities

• Loads and hauls equipment and materials to and from job sites.
• Installs, maintains, repairs and cleans culverts, French drains and pipes; digs drainage ditches.
• Mows ditches, ditch banks and other areas as assigned. Checks ponds to confirm working order.
• Removes trees, overgrown vegetation, debris, etc., from ditches that may impede the flow of storm water.
• Operates tractors, mowers, skid loader, utilizes cutting torches, weed eaters, welding equipment, and various hand and power tools. Exercises care and safety in the use and maintenance of required tools and equipment. May operate dump truck, backhoe, or slope mower.
• Inspects equipment for proper operation; performs routine maintenance and minor repair work on equipment as necessary. Maintains accurate and complete records of work performed daily.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, other City employees, and the general public.
• Performs general building and grounds maintenance work as assigned.
• Operates equipment as a service to other City departments as requested. Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED