Equipment Operator (Road Maintenance)

Hernando County, Florida BOCC • Brooksville, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of light public works maintenance and construction equipment. Performs all tasks associated with operating light equipment, inspects equipment, and conducts minor maintenance of equipment as needed. Operates equipment as part of a public works crew and works in harmony with other trades persons and other pieces of equipment. May be required to perform tasks involving heavy labor as needed.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent general equivalency diploma (GED).
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the safe operation of light maintenance and construction equipment.
• Must possess a valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License B, with a good driving record and be insurable by the current insurance carrier.
• May be required to have Tanker endorsement.
• Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days of employment: Florida Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Certification.
• Must have or be able to obtain certification within three (3) months of employment in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses: IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS) IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
• Knowledge of principles and methods of safely operating light maintenance and construction equipment.
• Knowledge of safe practices and methods used in public works construction and maintenance activities.
• Ability to perform minor maintenance, repairs and adjustments to equipment and the ability to document and communicate problems with the equipment.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions from supervisors or other management personnel.
• Ability to interact with co-workers, supervisors and the public in a professional and courteous manner.

Nice To Haves

• A combination of education, training and experience may be substituted at the County's discretion.

Responsibilities

• Operates one or more of light public works maintenance and construction equipment for most of the workday on an assigned basis. Examples of this type of equipment are: Tractors with Mower attachments, Dump Trucks, Rollers, Zero Turn mowers, Water Trucks, Front End Loaders, Skid Steer, Grapple Truck, Chippers, and other types of light equipment deemed necessary by immediate supervisor
• Occasionally operates gasoline or other powered machinery such as cement mixers, woodchippers, air compressors, chain saws, and air blowers.
• Washes, cleans, and performs first level maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Performs tasks requiring manual labor such as pothole patching, road shoulder repair, ditch cleaning, tree trimming and removal, and other duties deemed necessary by immediate supervisor
• May be assigned to operate heavy equipment or other specialized equipment on a temporary basis involving emergency situations or for training purposes.
• May perform “on-call’ duties at any time of the day or night as required for emergency response.
• Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management personnel.
• County employees are required to report for work during a state of emergency and are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations which may include duties other than those specified in this job description.

Benefits

• VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Hernando County BOCC provides to veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

What This Job Offers

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