Motor Equipment Operator III

City of Gainesville•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

The Motor Equipment Operator III performs 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 is distinguished by its focus on motor equipment operation and its responsibility for skilled operation and coordination of other motor equipment operators. The position may be underfilled as a Motor Equipment Operator I or II. Depending on assignment, the employee operates heavy construction, tree work, and maintenance equipment for street construction, watercourse maintenance, pipe work, and roadway material removal. The role also includes directing crews at job sites, planning work to prevent property damage and injury, keeping labor and materials records, and inspecting and maintaining assigned equipment. Work may take place outdoors in varying weather, in and around heavy traffic, and around high noise levels, 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 providing the required knowledge, abilities, and skills.
A 1A CDL instructional permit may be required at appointment, and a CDL license may be required within six months of appointment, depending on assignment and work location; alternatively, a 2A CDL license may be required at appointment.
Work requires physical strength and agility sufficient to safely perform essential functions.
Depending on assignment, knowledge of general practices for the care and safe operation of varied heavy construction and maintenance equipment; knowledge of laws and regulations governing equipment operation on highways; skill operating varied heavy equipment, including a motor grader; ability to make minor emergency repairs and adjustments; ability to safely operate heavy motor equipment in all types of weather; ability to plan and supervise other employees’ work; ability to perform related manual labor; and ability to work effectively with coworkers and the public.

Responsibilities

Operate motor graders and heavy construction and maintenance equipment in street construction.
Perform finish limerock work.
Direct other 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 computer input of work orders.
Drive and operate heavy construction, tree work, and maintenance equipment, including street sweepers, loaders, backhoes, bucket trucks, bulldozers, dump trucks, trenchers, stump diggers, rollers, cranes, and other listed equipment.
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 material needed for jobs.
Inspect equipment and machinery, make minor emergency repairs and adjustments, and perform scheduled maintenance and servicing.
Keep assigned equipment in working order and wash, clean, and vacuum it.
Attend work on a continuous and regular basis.
May perform work 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.