SENIOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55003209

State of Florida

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Senior Heavy Equipment Operator / District Five / District Maintenance / Brevard Maintenance This position will operate various vehicles and heavy equipment for bridge and roadway maintenance, perform minor equipment maintenance, and assist with repairs and cleaning. Lead and coordinate the work of a maintenance crew, including planning tasks, selecting materials, maintaining records, and preparing reports. Also perform manual labor, temporary traffic control, basic carpentry, masonry, painting, and helps install highway signs. Train crew members in equipment operation and traffic control procedures.

Requirements

Knowledge of Mathematical calculations
Knowledge of Standard safety rules and procedures
Knowledge of The procedures, techniques and use of equipment in the maintenance and repair of highways, bridges and/or other highway structures
Skills in Operating a variety of hand and power tools
Skills in Operating and performing minor maintenance on large equipment and vehicles
Skills in Completing job related reports and forms
Skills in Communicating both verbally and in writing, including following oral/written instructions
Ability to Operate a variety of heavy equipment
Ability to Train others
Ability to Read and understand job related materials
Ability to Develop and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to Lift, carry, and handle up to 50 pounds
Ability to Stoop, climb, squat, push, pull, crawl or bend on a frequent basis
Ability to Work outdoors in various weather conditions, on various terrains and at various heights or in high volume traffic
Ability to Stand for an extended period of time
Due to the nature of this position, the incumbent must respond to emergencies and be “on call” (24-hour duty) when necessary.
While on-duty status, the position’s incumbent must be readily available to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) consistent with the type of Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) the incumbent is required to possess or on a routine basis performs other CMV safety-sensitive functions.
A Class “B” CDL is required at time of hire. Obtain a Class "A" CDL Instructional Permit within 60 days of appointment to the position and obtain a Class "A" CDL license within 10 months of appointment to the position.
Must obtain certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) – Intermediate Level within one year and maintain it.
The incumbent of this position is required to work with or around Department of Corrections inmates.
The incumbent must successfully obtain and maintain training, certification, a satisfactorily criminal background check and any additional requirements provided by the Department of Corrections in order to supervise inmates.
Requires two years of experience in operating small/medium equipment and vehicles.
A Class “B” CDL with air brakes is required at time of hire. Obtain a CDL Class "A" Instructional Permit within 60 days of appointment to the position and obtain a CDL Class "A" license within 10 months of appointment to the position.
This position requires a valid Class B driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy.
In order to be eligible for hire into a position requiring a Commercial Driver License (CDL), applicants must register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol (FMCSA) Clearinghouse, as required, for the Department to conduct a pre-employment query.
To be considered for employment, applicants must meet the qualifications outlined in Title 49 CFR Part 391.11.

Responsibilities

Operates vehicles and a variety of large equipment to include, but not limited to, road graders, sewer cleaner and hydraulic excavators in bridge and roadway maintenance.
Performs minor maintenance and servicing work in connection with any type of equipment operated including but not limited to: check and add fluids, checks/adjusts brakes, maintains proper air pressure in all tires, etc.
Assists in the repair of operated equipment. Cleans and washes equipment. Supervises Department of Corrections inmates crew performing maintenance activities. Oversees crews performing maintenance activities.
Coordinates, participates, and directs the maintenance activity of the assigned crew.
Assists in selecting materials, supplies, equipment, inspecting, planning workloads, workflows, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with employees.
Maintains records of operation. Prepares and maintains daily paperwork such as crew activity reports and daily vehicle check lists.
Performs independent manual labor incidental to job assignments.
Performs Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic).
Performs rough carpentry, masonry, painting and/or assists in the assembly and erection of highway signs.
Trains crew members in the operation of heavy equipment and of basic Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic). Assists with crew activity reports as needed.