Equipment Operator II

Alachua County • Fl, FL

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About The Position

This is skilled work operating a variety of power construction equipment and motorized vehicles for the Alachua County Department of Public Works. The employee is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of moderately complex and heavy equipment, conducting routine and preventative maintenance, and performing manual tasks. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results.

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, employees in this classification are required to work.

Requirements

• Completion of eighth grade and one year of experience operating equipment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Valid State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License with air brakes.
• Motor Vehicle Record must meet Alachua County policy #6-7. Applicants whose record in the past 24 months has more than three moving traffic infractions, three or more at-fault motor vehicle accidents, a combination of these, a conviction or pending charge for driving under the influence, or a violation of any applicable federal or state law or regulation do not meet the minimum qualifications.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and physical examination.
• Successful completion of all applicable pre-hire and ongoing background checks.
• Knowledge of the operating and repair characteristics of heavy automotive and similar equipment.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment component parts, operating principles, and maintenance requirements.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions when operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to service heavy equipment and make minor repairs.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Skill operating moderately complex and heavy construction and transportation equipment.
• Physical strength and agility sufficient to operate heavy equipment over rough terrain and perform manual labor, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 15-foot bat-wing mower and a slope mower.
• Operate graders for road maintenance and routine grading.
• Operate a payloader, bulldozer, dump truck, steel or rubber wheel roller, industrial tractor front-end loader/backhoe, mechanical sweeper, Roscoe patch machine, and mini excavator.
• Complete minor equipment repairs.
• Perform pre-operation equipment checks and routine service and preventative maintenance.
• Perform manual tasks and labor when not operating equipment, as required.
• Provide professional service with a sense of urgency and a positive customer-service focus.
• Align decisions with the County's core values and support its organizational culture.
• Work when required upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency.

What This Job Offers

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