heavy equipment operator

JOB

Under general supervision, operates a variety of motorized equipment utilized in construction, repair, and maintenance of streets, storm sewers, water distribution and/or wastewater collection systems, canals, parks and public rights-of-way; and performs related duties as assigned.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

The following duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed. Transports workers to work site, participates in the maintenance of drainage ditches, canals, swales, culverts and storm sewers and public rights-of-way and assists with maintenance work as necessary. Operates one or more general to specialized pieces of medium or heavy equipment such as, but not limited to, backhoe, trencher, bucket truck, Vac Con, dump and/or other trucks, street sweepers, specialized and/or other medium or heavy equipment. Hauls debris, concrete and asphalt, trims trees, digs, pushes, piles, and/or loads materials. Performs a variety of equipment preventative maintenance duties; cleans, greases, and fuels equipment, and identifies and/or performs basic service and repair work. Supports and actively promotes the City's safety programs. Follows standard operating procedures, observes safety practices and reports or corrects potential safety hazards. Performs other construction, repair, maintenance operations related work, and performs manual labor as required by work assignment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A minimum of one year of construction or other experience in performing heavy manual labor in an outdoor environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License, Class B. Depending upon area of assignment, will be required to have Tanker Endorsement. Depending upon area of assignment, will be required to have a Confined Space Certification. Possession of F.D.O.T. Flagging Certificate. Class C license in Stormwater where applicable.