Automotive Equipment Operator I

Davita Inc.; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A position within the Public Works Department requiring skilled maintenance work operating light vehicles and equipment. The job involves heavy physical labor and offers a full-time permanent role with a work schedule of Monday to Friday. Candidates must possess a valid Florida Class B CDL and be capable of performing under diverse environmental conditions.

Qualifications

• Six months experience operating and maintaining light vehicles.
• Must obtain a valid Class B CDL prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Operates light automotive vehicles for public works.
• Performs routine service and maintenance.
• Responds to emergency duties during disasters.

Skills

Operating light automotive vehicles

Maintaining public works equipment

Heavy physical work

Education

Valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License

Job description

Department:Public Works Department Organizational Unit:Roadway and Bridge

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

CLOSE DATE: 06/25/2025

$17.21 to $18.93 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. Performs experienced service work operating light automotive vehicles or equipment and performing routine automotive service and maintenance for the Public Works Department.

REQUIREMENTS: Six (6) months of experience operating and maintaining light automotive vehicles and/or public works equipment used to maintain roads, drainage, sidewalks, and landscaping. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.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 that involves exposure to dirt, dust, noise, moving machinery, working in and around traffic, and extreme weather conditions. 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:5 - 8 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; Kneel; Reach; Stoop
   
   
   
   


5. The employee must have:
   
   
   
   • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; 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