Special Equipment Operator Trainee

Pasco County•Wesley Chapel, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs work directed and monitored by Special Equipment Operator of more than ordinary difficulty in the skilled operation of heavy and complex construction, maintenance, and transport equipment. Candidates can expect to be employed under the auspices of the trainee program for approximately 18 months (depending on prior experience and aptitude). Upon successful completion of the trainee program, the candidate will be promoted to the title of Special Equipment Operator with a minimum starting salary of: $25.12 per hour.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
One (1) year experience in utilities/solid waste and/or public works maintenance and/or construction, which includes six (6) months experience in the operation of a variety of heavy and complex construction, wastewater collections, and/or utilities maintenance equipment.
Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
Must obtain a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class "A" permit within thirty (30) days of employment; full license with N tanker endorsement required within 120 days of employment.
Must be able to obtain within (1) year from date of employment: Confined Space Certification Entry & Supervisor and Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Certification.
Trenching & Shoring Certification must be obtained with three (3) months from date of hire.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and push or pull heavy objects.
Ability to read for comprehension.
Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication.
Ability to frequently bend, climb, stoop, squat, and walk.
Ability to work for long hours, out-of-doors, occasionally under adverse weather conditions.
Must pass pulmonary function test and fit test within sixty (60) days from date of employment.
Position may require being clean shaven in order to comply with safety standards.

Nice To Haves

FDEP Level (3) Water Distribution System Operator License or FWPCOA (C) Wastewater Collection Technician Certification depending on discipline within (18) months from date of employment preferred.

Responsibilities

Skilled and technical work in the operation and maintenance of the sewer television inspection unit, jet trucks, vacuum trucks, and other various equipment used in utilities system maintenance and repair.
Learning the Vactor operations and the Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) equipment, sludge truck, mini trac -hoe, rubber tire backhoe, skid steer, trac-hoe, and related equipment.
Locates and exposes manholes for cleaning.
Assists with spotting driver when backing the vehicle.
Performs vehicle and equipment maintenance which includes sight inspections and fuel checks.
Enters timekeeping data into the Electronic Asset Maintenance Management System (EAM).
Attends meetings and training classes, remaining current with Confined Space, Trench, Safety, Competent Person training, Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT), Disaster Preparedness and Response Planning, and First Aid/CPR.
Requires lifting and/or moving up to 80 pounds and pushing or pulling heavy objects.
Performs related duties as required.