Equipment Operator I

City of Sanford•Public Works/Utility Department, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator I works under direct supervision in the Public Works/Utility Department’s Water & Sewer area. This entry-level to semi-skilled position operates vehicles and equipment and performs installation, maintenance, and repair work involving City infrastructure and public properties. Work may involve streets and transportation, parks and recreation, utility systems, and other public works operations. The employee may work independently or as part of a crew and performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of related work experience, or closely related experience.
Ability to perform labor-intensive work in difficult environmental conditions, including frequent lifting, pulling, and pushing of 50 pounds.
Current and valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
Obtain ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System and IS-700 National Incident Management System, An Introduction within six months of employment.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Knowledge of safe and proper use and care of manual, electrical, gas, and hydraulic-powered tools and equipment used in the assigned functional area.
Knowledge of proper barricade and signage placement for road and lane closures to protect vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
Ability to operate light to heavy vehicles and equipment for assigned installation, maintenance, and repair functions.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and related documents.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with employees and the public.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to regularly lift, move, or carry objects over 100 pounds.
Ability to perform the described physical activities, including climbing, maintaining balance, bending, crawling or moving on hands and knees or feet, handling objects, and reaching.
Ability to work with frequent exposure to fumes, odors, airborne particles, toxic or caustic substances, excessive noise, traffic, and dampness or humidity.
Ability to work with regular exposure to possible bodily injury from electrical shock, falls from exposed places, and moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools, and machinery.

Responsibilities

Work independently or as part of a crew on installation, maintenance, and repair of City infrastructure and properties.
Operate light to heavy vehicles and equipment for assigned installation, maintenance, and repair functions.
Operate equipment that may include backhoes, loaders, mowers, chippers, dozers, draglines, forklifts, graders, stripers, rollers, trenchers, and heavy equipment or trucks.
Perform prescribed pre-trip inspections and record logs in accordance with applicable department, County, State, and regulatory requirements.
Help set up work sites for safety, including placing barricades and cones, preparing for excavation and confined-space entry, assisting with utility locates, and controlling traffic according to work-zone safety standards.
Identify potential hazards to the public and determine appropriate equipment operating procedures.
Restore streets, landscapes, grounds, landfill areas, and other properties disturbed by service operations.
Perform incidental tasks that support the unit, including customer service and general facilities and grounds maintenance.
Ensure tools, vehicles, and equipment are operated safely and properly, and comply with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Inspect completed work for proper operation, conformance with work orders, and safety.
Perform other related duties as directed when appropriate to the position.