Equipment Operator (Stormwater)

City of Deltona•Deltona, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the position is to operate equipment to support City facility maintenance operations which may include, depending on division assigned, road maintenance; sidewalk repairs; tree work and beautification of right of ways; drainage and repair of right of ways, retention ponds, drainage canals, and underground storm system. Employees in this classification perform skilled and semi-skilled work that is distinguished from that of heavy equipment operator by the complexity of the equipment and the expected results. Responsible for regularly and competently operating a variety of motorized equipment in support of various specialized construction, maintenance and repair operations throughout the City. Assists in performing heavy manual work and may serve as a lead worker within a work crew. Flushes drain pipes, cleans drain basins, cleans sewer lines, and jets through pipes. Operates pumps of various sizes. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
Requires one year experience in operation of heavy equipment, equipment maintenance or closely related experience.
Upon appointment to the position must possess and maintain a minimum of a valid Class "B" Florida Commercial Driver's License, with air brakes and tanker endorsement.
Within six (6) months of appointment to the position, must obtain and maintain, a Class "A" Florida Commercial Driver's License, with air brakes and tanker endorsements.
Must possess a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Card when CDL license is obtained.
Within one (1) year of appointment to the position must possess, and maintain, an FDOT approved intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification.
Traffic Division Specific – IMSA Signs & Markings Level I certification is required.
Must possess, and maintain, or be able to obtain within one (1) year of appointment to the position.
Stormwater Specific - Must possess and maintain, or be able to obtain within six (6) months of appointment to the position, Class C Storm Water Certification and Erosion Control Certification.

Responsibilities

Reviews work orders to determine nature of work including excavation, installing concrete, laying of pipe, repair of roadways, and mowing.
Operates equipment including hydraulic excavator, backhoes, front-end loader, asphalt patch truck, and lawn maintenance equipment in support of citywide maintenance and construction activities as based on assigned division.
Transports required equipment to the job site; assists in the loading and unloading of materials and equipment transported to the work site.
Assists other departments in scheduled and emergency operations and all other requested work within safe operation of the equipment.
Consults procedural documentation such as vehicle manuals and maintenance manuals to insure work is performed correctly.
Keeps records such as vehicle maintenance and gas receipts to document actions taken.
Performs routine minor maintenance of vehicles/equipment; ensures vehicles and equipment are neat, clean and orderly; may be required to perform laboring tasks when not assigned as equipment operator.
Copies, transcribes, enters or posts data or information.
Provides information, guidance or assistance to people that directly facilitates task accomplishment; may give instructions or assignments to helpers or assistants.
Requires some responsibility for achieving minor economies and/or preventing minor losses through the handling of or accounting for materials, supplies or small amounts of money.
Uses basic addition and subtraction, such as making change or measuring.
Responsible for guiding others, requiring a few decisions, affecting the individual and a few co-workers; works in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions, but with some variations from the routine.
Handles or uses machines, tools, equipment or work aids involving moderate latitude for judgment regarding attainment of a standard or in selecting appropriate items.
Performs related work as assigned.