Equipment Operator

Bay County, FL; West Bay (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay County, FL seeks an operative to operate a range of heavy construction equipment and perform routine maintenance. The role requires driving and field work to support disaster preparedness and response, with safety inspections and teamwork as core duties.

The position is full-time and based at a county worksite in Panama City, FL, with non-remote duties and potential for varied weather conditions. A high school diploma and valid license are required; CDL preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year experience operating moderately heavy construction and automotive equipment.
• Valid Florida driver license with acceptable driving record.
• Florida Class B CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial vehicles (Class B up to 64,500) such as dump trucks, hook lift trucks, knuckle boom trucks and roll-offs.
• Operate farm-style tractors with attachments (mowers, broom, spreaders, planters, loaders, backhoes).
• Operate skid steer loaders with attachments (augers, forks, buckets, mowers).
• Transport equipment with light trailer and perform daily safety inspections.

Skills

Operating heavy equipment

Safety procedures

English reading and writing

Interpersonal communication

Ability to work in varied weather

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Florida Class B CDL (preferred)

Tools

Valid Florida driver license

Job description

SALARY:$18.49 - $32.38NATURE OF WORKGrade:BOCC-B80-4 aJob Class:7 - Operatives (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America), Tier 2 - • Normal duties would include preparation of and recovery from disasters • Must be able to report to work when summoned (or pre-assigned time- or not later than 12 hours after the storm passes if not called in • Provided with food, water, provisions EVACUATION PLAN/SHELTERS (Tier Status)Worker Comp Code:5506 - Street or Road Construction - Paving or Repaving & Drivers (United States of America)EEO Classification:7 - Operatives (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America)JOB TYPE:EmployeeNATURE OF JOB:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Operates commercial vehicles (Non-combination Class B vehicles up to 64,500) such as dump trucks, hook lift trucks, knuckle boom trucks and roll-offs.Operates farm style tractor with attachments to include mowers, brooms, fertilizer spreaders, planters, front-end loaders and backhoes.Operates skid steer style loader with attachments to include augers, forks, buckets and mowers.Operates truck carrying fuel, lubricants and lubricating equipment, performs routine field lubrication of light, medium, and heavy rolling stock and equipment.Transports equipment with a light trailer.Performs daily safety inspections of assigned equipment prior to and after use.Performs routine service and maintenance.Operates a variety of minor powered machinery and equipment; and participates generally in the laboring work of the crew as workload demands.The employer may add to or change duties at any time and as determined by the County and its leaders to best ensure that the public is served through the work of the Department.Performs other related duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:Possess a high school diploma or the equivalent; ANDOne (1) year experience in the operation and routine maintenance of moderately heavy construction and automotive equipment.A comparable amount of training and/or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Florida driver license upon offer of employment with a driving record acceptable to the County Driving Policy and insurance program.Possession of a Florida Class B commercial driver license is preferred.KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of the operating and repair characteristics of medium and heavy automotive and similar equipment.Knowledge of the component parts, operating principles and maintenance needs of medium and heavy equipment.Knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions in the operation of medium and heavy equipment.Knowledge of traffic laws and other regulations governing the operation of equipment on construction activities.Skill in the operation of moderately complex construction and transportation equipment.Ability to comprehend, speak and read the English language.Ability to have and maintain good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with the public.Ability to work regular reliable full-time attendance as scheduled.Ability to obtain necessary information and to complete accurate accident and other reports.Ability to operate equipment over rough terrain and to perform manual labor occasionally under adverse weather conditions.Ability to service various types of relatively heavy equipment and to make minor running repairs.Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.Ability to use special types of equipmentPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:Work requires moderate exposure to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., irate customers, inclement weather, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, odors or dust).This position requires some exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, etc.). This position may require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and may include completing and successfully passing medical evaluations.Stooping, sitting, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pulling, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. This position requires frequent lifting of 25-50lbs and occasional lifting of 100lbs and carrying up to 100lbs.WORK LOCATION:Not Eligible for Remote Work - This position is assigned to a county worksite. Due to the non-portable nature of the essential functions of this position, this position is not eligible for telework.Employer:BOCC Bay County Board of County CommissionersAddress:Human Resources Department840 W. 11th StreetPanama City, Florida, 32401Phone:[phone]WebsiteBay County is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and does not discriminate basedon race, color, religion, sex (includinggender identity and pregnancy), nationalorigin, age, disability, genetic information,sexual orientation, or parental status.*Salary/Hourly wages are determined by verifiable experience.