Heavy Equipment Operator WW

Nature of Work

The purpose of the class is to operate mobile equipment and perform skilled work in support of City maintenance operations. The class is responsible for operating light to heavy mobile equipment, minor equipment maintenance, assisting and supporting City facility and area maintenance, and minor administrative tasks. The class works according to some procedures, but decides how and when to do things under general supervision.

Essential Job Functions

• Operates mobile equipment to transport materials, tools, equipment, and personnel to job sites and to remove debris or other materials from job sites in support of plant operations, maintenance and/or repair of infrastructure.
• Operates specialized mobile equipment to support City operations such as utilities construction and repair, concrete laying, and other specialized operations.
• Monitors truck, tractors, tools and equipment and ensures for the proper operation of equipment used. Reports major malfunction to supervisor and services equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Operates hand and power tools and equipment to support maintenance operations such as weed cutting, debris removal, grass cutting, digging or filling, portable pumps and other maintenance tasks.
• Inspects equipment and performs minor maintenance; reports malfunctions to supervisor.
• Troubleshoots and repairs the sprayfield infrastructure and associated facilities.
• Reads and interprets plans and drawings and uses this information to perform job tasks.
• Performs minor administrative tasks such as completing job-related logs and forms, answering phones, or providing information.
• Performs simple clerical tasks. Maintain hauling manifests.
• Performs assigned duties as needed and requested.
  

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.

Requires a valid State of Florida Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment.

Must obtain a Class A CDL permit within 3 months of hire. Must obtain a Class A CDL license with tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire.

Special skills or additional equipment certification may be required.