Service Worker/Equipment Operator I, II, or III (Class A or B CDL Required) (Multiple Locations)

Polk County, FL•Winter Haven, FL

53d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Roads and Drainage Division for Polk County is responsible for the maintenance of existing county-owned roadway and drainage infrastructure, and the construction of new infrastructure to provide safe roadways for our residents and visitors. Roads and Drainage also receives and reviews Utility Right of Way Permits as well as road and lane closures on county roads. We are responsible for: More than 2,750 centerline miles of roadway; that's more than some state transportation departments 182 bridges 500 miles of sidewalks and 600 miles of drainage pipes 125,000 traffic signs and nearly 300 traffic signals The Division has six sections to include Administration, Project Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Asset Management, Survey & Mapping and Roadway Maintenance, which includes Drainage. Starting Pay Grade: (This is a Career Ladder position. Each pay grade has its own minimum requirements.) Service Worker/Equipment Operator I - PG-7 ($16.70) Hourly, Non-Exempt Service Worker/Equipment Operator II - PG 8 ($17.53) Hourly, Non-Exempt Service Worker/Equipment Operator III - PG 10 ($19.33) Hourly, Non-Exempt Unit Locations and Current Vacancies Mulberry Unit: SW/EO II: 2 SW/EO III: 0 Ft. Meade Unit: SW/EO II: 0 SW/EO III: 0 Auburndale Unit: SW/EO II: 6 SW/EO III: 1 Dundee Unit: SW/EO II: 1 SW/EO III: 1 Lakeland Unit: SW/EO II: 4 SW/EO III: 1 Frostproof Unit: SW/EO I: 4 SW/EO II: 1 Work Schedule Monday to Thursday OR Tuesday to Friday, 10 Hour Shifts, 40 Hours Weekly

Requirements

Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and use of assigned equipment.
Knowledge of traffic and other regulations governing the operation of equipment.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions in the operation of equipment.
Ability to make routine maintenance checks and emergency repairs of equipment.
Ability to see, hear sounds at a normal level, ambulate independently, drive from work site to work site, bend, stoop, sit and stand.
Ability to use multi-hand and/or foot controls.
Ability to perform tasks that require eye and hand coordination.
Must be able to lift and carry materials that are a minimum of five (5) pounds and greater with the average weight being forty-five (45) pounds.
Ability to wear Personal Protection Equipment that may be required by supervision.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work in all weather and environmental conditions (i.e.: sun, rain, cold, swamp, ditches, dirt, and hot asphalt).
Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to secure a valid Florida Commercial Class "B" driver's license at the time of application within this classification.