Motor Equipment Operator III

City of Gainesville•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

This is highly skilled and responsible work operating and coordinating the operation of a wide variety of heavy and complex motor equipment used in construction and maintenance activities. Positions report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision. The role emphasizes motor equipment operation and, compared with lower classifications, its highly skilled nature and coordination of other motor equipment operators. Depending on the assignment, the position may be under-filled as a Motor Equipment Operator I or II. The work includes operating heavy construction, tree-work, and maintenance equipment; supporting street construction and stormwater watercourse maintenance; directing operators and crews at job sites; planning work to prevent damage and injury; maintaining records; and inspecting, maintaining, and cleaning assigned equipment. Work may involve outdoor conditions, heavy traffic, high noise, hazardous conditions, and noxious chemicals. Work outside business hours may be required.

Requirements

High school completion or an acceptable equivalency diploma.
Three years of experience operating heavy equipment, including some lead-work or supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and skills.
A 1A CDL instructional permit may be required at appointment, with a CDL license potentially required within six months, depending on assignment and work location; alternatively, a 2A CDL license may be required at appointment. The hiring department will specify the required CDL class based on the vehicles used. CDL-classified vehicles not driven on public roadways do not require a CDL.
Physical strength and agility sufficient to safely perform all essential functions.
Thorough knowledge of general practices for the care and safe operation of varied heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
Considerable knowledge of laws and regulations governing equipment operation on highways.
Skill operating a wide variety of heavy equipment, including a motor grader.
Ability to make minor emergency repairs and adjustments to assigned equipment.
Ability to operate heavy motor equipment safely in all types of weather conditions.
Ability to plan and supervise the work of other employees.
Ability to perform manual labor related to operating motorized equipment.
Ability to work effectively with coworkers and the general public.

Responsibilities

Operate motor graders and heavy construction and maintenance equipment for street construction.
Perform finish limerock work.
Direct other equipment operators and act as lead worker at job sites, directing crew activities.
Plan work activities to prevent property damage and injury.
Keep records of labor and materials, including entering work orders into a computer.
Drive or operate heavy construction, tree-work, and maintenance equipment, including street sweepers, loaders, backhoes, bucket trucks, bulldozers, transport trucks, dump trucks, trenchers, stump diggers, sludge trucks, chipper trucks, rollers, and cranes.
Operate heavy equipment to handle, install, and repair large pipes greater than four inches and maintain open and closed stormwater watercourses.
Operate heavy equipment to remove and dispose of material from roadways.
Rig materials needed for jobs.
Inspect equipment and machinery and perform scheduled maintenance and servicing.
Keep equipment on the truck in working order and wash, clean, and vacuum assigned equipment.
Attend work on a continuous and regular basis.
May perform duties of other Motor Equipment Operator and Maintenance Worker classifications.
May chauffeur other employees, depending on assignment and work location.
Perform other related duties as assigned.