Heavy Equipment Operator I

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners•Saint Augustine, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is hiring Heavy Equipment Operators for its Road & Bridge Division in St. Augustine, Florida. The division maintains county roadways, bridges, and drainage systems, including roadway and pothole repair, sidewalk construction, drainage maintenance, ditch excavation, tree work, and roadside mowing. Operators work independently and as part of maintenance crews to operate equipment, perform manual labor, maintain equipment, and support safe and effective infrastructure work. For the Heavy Equipment Operator I level, the position requires operating a Tandem Axle Dump Truck and at least two qualifying pieces of equipment. Operators inspect, lubricate, maintain, and make minor repairs to assigned equipment; help supervisors schedule maintenance; complete equipment-use and pre- and post-trip inspection reports; perform road construction and maintenance with hand and power tools; establish project grades and potentially review construction site plans; follow safety procedures, establish safe work zones, and flag traffic; and attend required safety training. Employees must complete 160 hours of equipment operation to advance skills on less familiar equipment and share operational knowledge with other operators. The role may include on-call duty for after-hours emergencies and recall for essential operations. A full-time presence is required, along with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), maintained with any endorsements required to legally operate assigned vehicles and equipment.
At least one year of experience operating construction, roadway maintenance, or related heavy equipment, or successful completion of the required practical skills assessment test.
Demonstrated proficiency operating a Tandem Axle Dump Truck and at least two of the following: tractor with 10-foot mower, front-end loader, backhoe, mini excavator under 20,000 pounds, or skid steer.
Ability to accurately complete work orders and vehicle inspection reports and perform basic calculations involving material weights, volumes, slopes, and grades.
Good interpersonal and communication skills to serve others.
Ability to comprehend, speak, and write English.
Knowledge of departmental and county policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations.
Knowledge of vehicle and equipment maintenance and operation procedures.
Knowledge of road construction materials, principles, tools, and practices.
Skill in operating a variety of vehicles and motorized equipment and using assigned tools.
Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

Operate a Tandem Axle Dump Truck and equipment appropriate to the Heavy Equipment Operator I classification, including a tractor with 10-foot mower, front-end loader, backhoe, or mini excavator.
Operate, inspect, lubricate, and maintain assigned equipment and perform minor repairs.
Assist supervisors with scheduling equipment maintenance.
Maintain detailed equipment usage reports, including pre- and post-trip inspections.
Perform road construction and maintenance tasks using hand and power tools.
Establish grades for projects and, as needed, review construction site plans.
Follow safety guidelines, establish safe work zones, and flag traffic.
Attend required safety training and complete 160 hours of equipment operation to advance skills on less familiar equipment.
Share operational knowledge with other operators.
Participate in on-call duty for after-hours emergencies and respond when recalled for essential operations, as needed.
Maintain a full-time presence on the job and perform other duties as assigned.