Equipment Operator II

City of Boca Raton • 2500 NW 1st Ave Bldg A, FL

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About The Position

Performs skilled and semi-skilled work operating medium to heavy construction, maintenance, and public works equipment in support of the City’s Streets and Stormwater operations. Work includes roadway maintenance, stormwater system repairs, drainage improvements, right-of-way maintenance, infrastructure construction, and emergency response activities. The role also involves equipment inspections and routine maintenance, traffic control setup, manual fieldwork, recordkeeping, and courteous interactions with residents, contractors, vendors, and City personnel. Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and may include overtime, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-outs as operational needs dictate.

Requirements

• Education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
• At least four years of experience operating motorized equipment.
• Valid State of Florida Class B CDL driver's license with no more than six points in a three-year period.
• Abstain from cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year before hire and throughout employment, both on and off duty.
• Successfully complete the post-offer, pre-employment criminal background check, employment verification, Motor Vehicle Report check, physical examination, drug and alcohol screening, and FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse verification.
• Knowledge of methods, practices, tools, and equipment used in public works construction and maintenance operations.
• Knowledge of safe operating procedures for medium and heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of stormwater infrastructure systems, roadway maintenance practices, and drainage operations.
• Knowledge of work zone safety and traffic control procedures, occupational hazards, and necessary safety precautions.
• Mechanical aptitude and skill using assigned equipment.
• Ability to safely operate assigned construction and maintenance equipment and make minor repairs, adjustments, and equipment adjustments.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions, interpret work assignments, and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, contractors, and the public.
• Ability to respond effectively during emergency operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium to heavy equipment, including backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, bucket trucks, clam shell trucks, rollers, skid steers, excavators, street sweepers, vacuum trucks, pumps, mowers, and other specialized public works equipment.
• Perform stormwater system maintenance, repair, and construction, including pipe installation and replacement, catch basin and inlet repairs, manhole maintenance, ditch and swale restoration, drainage conveyance repairs, and culvert maintenance.
• Assist with roadway maintenance, including asphalt patching, roadway restoration, sidewalk installation and repair support, grading, tree and stump removal, debris removal, and related infrastructure improvements.
• Perform excavation, trenching, grading, material hauling, and site preparation for utility and drainage repair projects.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections and promptly report deficiencies, malfunctions, and maintenance needs.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance, including checking fluid levels, lubrication, cleaning, and minor adjustments.
• Assist with setup and maintenance of traffic control devices in accordance with Maintenance of Traffic standards.
• Respond to roadway hazards, flooding, storm response operations, debris removal, and other assigned after-hours public works emergencies.
• Perform vegetation clearing, right-of-way maintenance, canal bank support work, and obstruction removal.
• Work as part of a crew and assist lower-level personnel with assigned operational tasks.
• Interact professionally with residents, contractors, vendors, and City personnel.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, equipment usage, maintenance activities, and operational tasks.
• Follow City safety policies, departmental procedures, OSHA standards, and operational best practices.
• Perform manual labor such as lifting, digging, shoveling, and material handling.
• Perform related tasks as required.

Benefits

• No-cost employee medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 12 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and three floating holidays.
• Annual Continuous Service Benefit payout after five years of service.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Two pension or retirement options.

What This Job Offers

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