SENIOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55003232

State of Florida

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position plays a crucial role in maintaining our roadways. The incumbent will operate small to medium equipment and vehicles, use a variety of hand tools, repair/replace signs and trim trees. This position will perform Temporary Traffic Control in work zones and road closures.

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; 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.
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.
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.