Equipment Operator

City of Hollywood, Florida • Fl, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This is semi-skilled work in the operation of light to moderately heavy motor vehicles. An employee in this class is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of automotive equipment and the performance of a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual tasks. Work includes the daily safety and maintenance inspection of vehicles so that work may proceed without employee injury or damage to equipment. Supervision is received from a skilled superior who inspects work in progress and upon completion for compliance with work orders or established rules. Functional supervision may be exercised over unskilled and/or semi-skilled labor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, plus two (2) years of experience operating motor vehicles.
• Must possess a Florida CDL Class B driver’s license.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of light to moderately heavy automotive equipment.
• Knowledge of the hazards involved in equipment operation and the safety precautions to be taken.
• Knowledge of traffic safety rules and highway regulations.
• Ability to detect required repairs and to make necessary simple adjustments to automotive equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and simple written instructions in an independent fashion.
• Ability to supervise a small group of unskilled and semi-skilled labor.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.
• Valid State of Florida Commercial Driver’s License Requiring a class “B” endorsement
• Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

• Experience with operating a truck with hydraulic lift, Trailer, Skid Steer and Backhoe.

Responsibilities

• Operates pick-up, flat bed and dump trucks transporting gravel, rocks, lumber, light poles, pipe, cement and other construction materials and equipment.
• Supervises a labor crew in brush removal; drives dump truck with brush chipper attached; operates chipper.
• Operates front-end loading equipment (2.5 cubic yard capacity or higher) to move and load a variety of materials.
• Utilizes farm-type tractor in mowing operations.
• Inspects equipment prior to starting; checks lubricants, and cooling, hydraulic and electrical systems; makes necessary minor adjustments; reports malfunctions.
• Loads and unloads material from trucks; cuts brush; assists in trenching operations.
• Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Performs related work as required for this position description only.

Benefits

• Low cost health insurance
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Plans
• 4-Day Work Week
• Award Winning Wellness Program
• Generous Paid Time Off Program
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Leave
• Personal Leave
• Sick Leave
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (for employees with 10 years of public service and on-time payments)

What This Job Offers

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