Equipment Operator III/ IV - $1000 Sign - on Incentive

Orange County, FL•Orlando, FL

50d•$19 - $26

About The Position

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals. Orange County Utilities is one of the largest utility providers in Florida and has been recognized nationally and locally for outstanding operations, efficiencies, innovations, education programs and customer focus. We provide water and wastewater services and operate the largest publicly owned landfill in the state. Our focus is on excellent quality, customer service, innovation, sustainability, and commitment to employee development. Join us to find more than a job, find a career. The Solid Waste Management Division is seeking highly qualified individuals to fill the positions of "Equipment Operator III and IV".This is a skilled advanced work operating complex heavy construction and maintenance equipment. This position is responsible for the safe operation of the equipment and for performing routine safety checks and maintenance of the equipment is necessary.

Requirements

Must be able to understand and carry out written and oral instructions
Required to possess and maintain the appropriate valid Florida Commercial Driver's License for the type of equipment operated
Required to possess (or obtain within six months of hire) the appropriate valid Florida Commercial Driver's License for the type of equipment operated
Three (3) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of medium to heavy automotive, construction or maintenance equipment
Four (4) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of medium to heavy automotive, construction or maintenance equipment

Nice To Haves

Experience with Dozers, compactors, loaders and tractor trailers

Responsibilities

Performs routine safety inspection of assigned equipment.
Performs minor maintenance duties to check oil, fuel, water and air as necessary, cleans and washes equipment.
May set up barricades and act as spotter or flagman.
Participates in general labor duties.
Performs tasks in a variety of conditions, including adverse weather and environmental odors.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Operates complex equipment such as, but not limited to, backhoe (equal or less than 20 foot reach), front end loader (equal or less than three (3) yards), tandem dump truck, off-road dump truck, bulldozer, slope mower, side mower, batwing mower, asphalt distributor, finish asphalt roller, scraper pan, compactor, jetter, on road tractor trailer, compost turner, water truck, self- loading sweeper, crane truck.
Performs grading operations according to engineering specifications.
Operates distributor to apply asphalt to road surface.
Operates roller to patch or pave the road or other surfaces.
Exercises skill in manipulating equipment to properly perform tasks.
Drives on road, tractor trailer to transport equipment to construction site.
Operates complex heavy equipment such as, dragline, motor grader, front end loader (greater than three (3) yards), crane, backhoe (greater than 20-foot reach), trackhoe, excavator, yard dog and off- road tractor trailer at landfill or transfer station.
Performs or supervises loading and unloading heavy equipment.
May supervise assigned equipment operators or work crew on a project basis.
Operates assigned equipment to dig ditches or canals.
Loads materials, such as sand or rock on trucks.
Performs more difficult finishing and grading operations to engineering specifications.
Drives and maneuvers tractor trailers on yard dog at transfer stations and landfill for hauling and disposal operations.
Coordinates utility line locations before excavating.
Performs excavations to grade and slope.
Performs work in accordance with engineering specifications.
Drives on road tractor trailer between transfer station and landfill.

Benefits

10 paid holidays and2 floating holidays annually.
18 days paid time off per year.
Longevity bonus based on years of service.
6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
Free access to Wellworks gyms and OrangeCounty Recreation Centers.
Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Earn service time to forgive student loans.