Service Worker/Equipment Operator I

Polk County Board of County Commissioners•Winter Haven, FL

33d•$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. The division is responsible for over 2,750 centerline miles of roadway, 182 bridges, 500 miles of sidewalks, 600 miles of drainage pipes, 125,000 traffic signs, and nearly 300 traffic signals. The Division has six sections: Administration, Project Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Asset Management, Survey & Mapping, and Roadway Maintenance, which includes Drainage.

Requirements

Experience in the operation and routine maintenance of the primary piece of road equipment required of the work unit.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must be able to secure a valid Florida Commercial Class "B" driver's license at the time of application within this classification.
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).

Nice To Haves

A comparable amount of related training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications with the exception of licensure.

Responsibilities

Primary operation of construction and maintenance equipment at least 50% of work effort, including performance of manual laboring tasks.
Operates one or more of the following: 5-Yard Dump Truck, Tractor (Belly Mower), Tractor Mounted Broom, Flat Bed Dump Truck, Chipper Equipment, Tree trimming equipment, Hydro Mulcher.
Operates equipment with mechanical attachments, requiring manipulation of vehicle and attachment controls.
May operate small gasoline or other powered machinery such as concrete mixers, air hammers, compressors, pumping equipment and saws.
Operates heavier equipment on a temporary, emergency or trainee basis.
Washes, cleans, and provides routine maintenance on equipment.
Performs manual laboring tasks as assigned.
May act as lead worker when assigned.
Performs related duties as required.
Must be able to work before, during, or after an emergency, potentially performing duties outside the normal scope of position, location, and work schedule.