Job Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Performs a variety of advanced manual labor including skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of heavy automotive and construction equipment (front end loaders, backhoes, bobcats, tractors, side loaders, rear loaders, boom truck, etc.) in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of city sewer, street and storm drainage facilities and systems. This position reports to the Wastewater/Stormwater Crew Chief.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Operates trucks, backhoes, loaders, forklifts and equipment of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment and materials.
• Operates specialized heavy equipment used by all divisions in Public Works.
• Performs daily inspections and minor preventive maintenance on equipment and tools.
• Ability to operate all heavy equipment rented for use before and after emergencies as well as for daily use.
• Responsible for the safety of heavy equipment operations when operating the equipment.
• Responsible for the maintenance and routine inspection of all equipment, tools and vehicles in the division.
• Assists in maintaining records.
These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be eighteen years of age or older
• High School diploma or an acceptable equivalency (GED)
• Valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement
• Five (5) years’ experience in the field of Public Works relating to the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of various pieces of heavy equipment
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of modern techniques, methods, procedures and practices of providing and maintaining municipal infrastructure.
• Ability to instruct and evaluate work assign
Pay
$16.51/hr
Work Hours
7:00AM - 3:30PM, Monday - Friday