Heavy Equipment Operator (Rights Of Way)

City of North Miami • Parks Operations Center 12181 NE 13 Ave North Miami, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Operates a selection of heavy motorized equipment and performs a variety of other tasks as required. An employee in this class may be responsible for the efficient and safe operation of equipment and that other assignments requiring the use of heavy motorized equipment are performed properly. Standard procedures are followed and work is inspected periodically for safety and economy of operation. This class differs from that of Motor Equipment Operator because of the higher degree of skill required in operating equipment, as well as the type of equipment operated, plus additional responsibilities associated with the different tasks involved, such as supervising other equipment operators, mechanics, maintenance workers or other subordinate workers.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED plus some experience in the operation of heavy motorized equipment.
• Possession of a valid Florida commercial driver's license "Class B" or higher.
• No driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or narcotics in the last 3 years.
• No leaving the scene of an accident in the last 3 years.
• No failure to report an accident in the last 3 years.
• No vehicular homicide in the last 3 years.
• No fleeing or eluding a police officer in the last 3 years.
• No reckless driving in the last 3 years (will be evaluated with regards to all relevant facts).
• No driver's license suspended or revoked two or more times (other than for non-renewal of auto).
• No five or more violations in the last 3 years.
• No two or more 'at fault' accidents in the last 3 years.
• Good knowledge of the operation of a variety of motorized equipment.
• Good knowledge of traffic and safety rules and regulations and accident prevention practices.
• Skill in the operation of automotive equipment under all types of weather conditions.
• Basic knowledge of trees.
• Ability to lift and drag heavy tree limbs and materials.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to respond to back-up alarms, shouted responses, commands and warnings.
• Ability to maintain equipment.
• Ability to accept responsibility.
• Physically able to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment by checking of radiator water level, oil level, turn signals, lights, mirrors, and visual inspection of condition of tires and other items depending on the equipment.
• Operates equipment such as: bucket truck, front-end loaders, aerial lifts, hoist truck, skid loader, hand and power saws, wood chippers, winches, blowers, stump grinders, etc.
• Supervises crew(s) involved in assigned tasks and is responsible for correct completion of those tasks in addition to operating equipment.
• When not operating motorized equipment, works as a laborer or semi-skilled laborer as assigned.
• Services and maintains all of the equipment.
• May work with pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers.
• Does related work as required.

What This Job Offers

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