Small Equipment Operator

Columbia County • Public Works (Road Department), FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs skilled manual work in the operation of a variety of vehicles/equipment in the performance of daily tasks or may specialize in the operation of specific types of vehicles/equipment. Examples of small equipment to be operated are pickup truck with trailer, multi-terrain loader with grapple rake and vibratory double drum roller. Employees in this class shall safely and skillfully operate standard vehicles and/or equipment in the performance of recurring tasks. Additionally, employees will perform light maintenance of vehicles and equipment operated.

Requirements

• High school education preferred
• Two years’ experience in vehicle and or small equipment operation, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License required
• Considerable knowledge of the practices applied to the safe and skillful operation and care of vehicles and equipment
• Skill in using hand tools
• Skill in the safe operation of small equipment
• Ability to learn, understand and abide by all traffic laws and County regulations pertaining to the safe operation of vehicles and equipment
• Ability to understand and carry out simple oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate with fellow employees and the general public
• Ability to take a teamwork approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed and considering large organization or team goals rather than individual concerns

Responsibilities

• Operate all types of equipment associated with the operation of the Public Works Department
• Check condition of truck or equipment before operating; perform light maintenance on vehicle such as checking and adding oil, fuel, water, air to tires, clean and wash vehicles or equipment
• Complete street repairs, bridge maintenance, install culverts, repair driveways, and maintenance of ditches
• Visually identifies hazards to safe operation of problem areas and reports or corrects them
• Performs skilled manual work in conjunction with job assignments; loads and unloads materials, operates chain saws, cement saws and various types of hand tools
• Required to work during a local declared state of emergency

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED