Auto Eqmt Op II - PW Maintenance

Brevard County; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Brevard County's Public Works Department, Roadway and Bridge unit, seeks an experienced maintenance worker to perform skilled automotive service and maintenance. The position is full-time in Palm Bay, with a Monday through Friday schedule and potential evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The role involves operating moderately complex vehicles and equipment and supports road, drainage, and right-of-way upkeep.

Qualifications

• One year of experience operating moderately complex automotive vehicles and equipment.
• Experience in road drainage and sidewalk maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate moderately complex automotive vehicles and equipment and perform routine automotive service and maintenance.

Skills

Vehicle operation experience

Heavy equipment operation

Tools

Florida Class B CDL

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; 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 lifting 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