Auto Eqmt Op II - PW Construction

Brevard County; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 56,964,000 - 62,667,000; Full time

Job summary

Brevard County Public Works Department, Roadway and Bridge, is seeking a permanent, full-time Maintenance Worker in Palm Bay. The role involves operating moderately complex automotive vehicles, performing routine maintenance, and supporting road and drainage projects as needed.

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with possible evenings, weekends, and holidays; salary is $19.88 to $21.87 hourly, negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience operating moderately complex automotive vehicles and equipment such as ten-wheel dump trucks used for hauling materials to and from a project site or mowing equipment, such as a tractor A-boom slope mower used to mow ditch banks, road shoulders, and vertical mowing of right-of-way vegetation.
• Experience in construction and maintenance of roads, drainage, and sidewalk infrastructure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates moderately complex automotive vehicles and equipment and performs routine automotive service and maintenance.
• Supports maintenance and project work related to roads, drainage, and sidewalk infrastructure.

Job description

Department: Public Works Department

Organizational Unit: Roadway and Bridge

Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Open Until Filled.

$19.88 to $21.87 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. South Area/Palm Bay. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Performs experienced service maintenance work operating moderately complex automotive vehicles or equipment and performing routine automotive service and maintenance.

REQUIREMENTS

One (1) year of experience operating moderately complex automotive vehicles and equipment such as ten-wheel dump trucks used for hauling materials to and from a project site or mowing equipment, such as a tractor A-boom slope mower used to mow ditch banks, road shoulders, and vertical mowing of right-of-way vegetation. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. Experience in construction and maintenance of roads, drainage, and sidewalk infrastructure, and a work management system that includes tasks such as opening and closing work orders and uploading photo documentation is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. This is heavy physical work performed outdoors and involves exposure to construction debris, moving machinery, traffic, extreme weather conditions, noise, dirt, dust, and water. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

With or without reasonable accommodations

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   • LIFT:50 lbs. or more
   • CARRY:50 lbs. or more
   • PUSH:50 lbs. or more
   • PULL:50 lbs. or more
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   • STAND:3 - 5 hours
   • WALK:3 - 5 hours
   • SIT:5 - 8 hours
   • DRIVE:5 - 8 hours
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
4. The employee must be able to:
   • Balance; Bend; Climb; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Smell; Stoop
5. The employee must have:
   • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Other; Use of both eyes
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   • Must be able to lift sandbags weighing 75 pounds and lift concrete bags weighing 95 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
   • At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; With chemicals or solvents; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
2. Other working conditions:
   • N/A