Equipment Operator Trainee (Lift Stations) - Utility Systems Dept.

City of Port St. Lucie•Port St Lucie Florida 34983, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs skilled and semi-skilled physical and labor-intensive work for the Utility Systems Department, including routine maintenance, groundskeeping, equipment operation, and helper-level tasks in Lift Station Maintenance and I & I. Work is generally performed independently for routine tasks and is subject to review and inspection. All work must follow applicable safety standards, codes, and regulations. The role supports public trust and confidence in the City and its Utility and is designated an Essential Position for Emergency Management. The employee must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week during City emergencies, with emergency duties assigned as needed. A DOT physical and drug screening are required.

Requirements

High school graduation from an accredited school or an acceptable equivalency diploma.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record; must obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Obtain a Class A Florida Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement within 18 months of employment and maintain a clean driving record.
Knowledge of safety rules and regulations for equipment operation and of principles and methods for operating light-to-heavy construction equipment.
Skill in cleaning and maintaining medium and heavy construction equipment and in using hand and power tools.
Ability to make minor equipment repairs and adjustments and detect equipment problems.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor under various weather conditions.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
Knowledge of groundskeeping practices and principles and ability to maintain daily logs of assigned equipment.
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, follow through on assigned tasks, and maintain trust and confidence.
Ability to sit, talk, hear, handle objects, walk, reach, and occasionally stand, stoop, kneel, and crouch; frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
Ability to meet vision requirements for close vision and adjusting focus.
Must wear steel-toe or composite-toe shoes.
Must complete a DOT physical and drug screening.
Must submit acceptable proof of education and a valid driver's license with the application; required documents must be clear and legible.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as an Equipment Operator or Heavy Equipment Operator for a comparable municipality is preferred.
A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

Operate City vehicles, skid steer loaders, land management machines, bucket trucks, and other equipment under the supervision and guidance of a Crew Leader, Supervisor, and/or Manager.
Operate gasoline-, diesel-, and electric-powered equipment, including lawn mowers, chain saws, chippers and stump grinders, concrete and asphalt saws, generators, portable cement mixers, and hand tools.
Maintain City-owned property, facilities, and grounds, including mowing, trimming, debris clearance, and weed control.
Perform heavy manual labor, including digging, lifting, cutting trees and brush, hauling, and collecting debris and litter on City property.
Haul materials to and from job sites to facilitate assigned projects.
Install, repair, and maintain fences, gates, privacy screening, and slats.
Perform landscape maintenance and litter control, and prepare work areas for landscaping, sod, and irrigation installations.
Use small machinery and hand tools, including concrete and tree-cutting saws, string-line grass trimmers, pole saws, stump grinders, and wood chippers.
Perform helper and semi-skilled tasks in Lift Station Maintenance and I & I areas.
Inspect, clean, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment; secure and store tools and equipment properly.
Keep basic records, enter data into a computer, and generate work orders.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and work hours other than the standard day shift when emergencies arise.
Carry out assigned duties in a manner consistent with the City and Utility Systems Department mission, vision, and values; build collaborative relationships, provide customer service, and support productivity.