Alachua County, FL-posted 12 months ago
Gainesville, FL
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

This is highly skilled work operating a variety of power construction equipment and motorized vehicles for the Alachua County Department of Public Works. An employee assigned to this classification operates compressors, pumps, hoists, cranes, derricks, shovels, tractors, scrapers, and motor graders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structural and reinforcing steel, and pour concrete or other hard surface paving materials. Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.

  • Operate finish motor grader, drag line or track mounted hydraulic excavator, gradall, and self-loading pan.
  • Operate tractor trailer lowboy and tractor trailer tanker truck or dump truck (up to 105,000 lbs GVW including trailer GVW).
  • Operate asphalt patch truck.
  • Operate complex and specialized equipment, such as Asphalt Distributor Truck and Chip Sealer.
  • Operate Asphalt Paving Equipment, requiring equipment specific training.
  • Lead and direct the work of other employees on the maintenance/construction site when necessary.
  • Perform routine services and preventative maintenance on equipment.
  • Perform pre-operation checks of equipment.
  • Complete minor repair work on equipment.
  • Perform manual tasks and labor while not operating equipment.
  • Completion of eighth grade and two years experience operating heavy and/or complex equipment.
  • A valid State of Florida Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License with air brakes.
  • Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen & physical examination.
  • Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing.
  • Knowledge of asphalt equipment and material handling.
  • Considerable knowledge of the component parts, operating principles, and maintenance requirements of heavy equipment.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
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