Equipment Operator I - Public Works

Pasco County • New Port Richey, FL

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About The Position

Performs semiskilled work operating light trucks and other light automotive and maintenance equipment, along with manual labor that is often construction related. The role may involve operating heavier equipment on a relief or trainee basis to gain the necessary skill and experience. Employees perform a variety of unskilled and semiskilled tasks, make minor equipment repairs, and perform related work as required.

Applicants who have a valid Florida driver's license but do not currently have a Florida Commercial Driver's License may be considered for hire as an Equipment Operator Trainee at a starting rate of $17.00 per hour. The Class B CDL with Air Brakes Temporary Permit must be obtained within ten days of hire, and the permanent Florida Class B CDL must be obtained within 90 days.

All employees may be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During emergencies, employees may be temporarily assigned duties outside their normal position scope, location, or work schedule to meet County needs. Pasco County is a drug-free workplace under Federal and Florida law. A reasonable accommodation may be provided to a qualified employee or applicant with a disability to perform essential job functions, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Veterans' preference is provided to eligible applicants under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of general work experience involving operation of light maintenance equipment and performance of manual work.
• Valid Florida driver's license.
• Obtain a Florida Commercial Driver's License Class B with Air Brakes Temporary Permit within ten days of hire and a permanent Florida CDL Class B within 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of light-duty, motor-driven equipment.
• Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in operating equipment.
• Knowledge of standard safety equipment and procedures involved in equipment operation.
• Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor in any type of weather.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 90 pounds and push or pull heavy objects; handling devices or assistance from another team member may be used for excessively heavy objects.
• Ability to stand for long periods and frequently climb, bend, stoop, walk, and squat.
• Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication.

Nice To Haves

• Construction-related manual work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate light trucks and maintenance equipment, including flatbed trucks, four-ton-yard dump trucks, pickup trucks, water trucks, tractors with front-end loaders, mowing tractors, water pumps, air compressors, chain and cement saws, cement mixers, and portable compactors.
• Operate heavier equipment on a relief or trainee basis to acquire necessary skill and experience.
• Perform a variety of unskilled and semiskilled tasks, including construction-related manual labor.
• Perform minor repairs of equipment.
• Perform related work as required.
• Work before, during, or after emergencies and, when temporarily assigned, perform duties outside the normal position scope, location, or work schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED