Equipment Operator I

City of Boca Raton; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Retirement plans

Job summary

City of Boca Raton is seeking an equipment operator to safely operate dump trucks, light trucks, and related maintenance equipment in our public works fleet. Under supervision, you will perform routine tasks, assist with road and grounds maintenance, and support diverse municipal projects.

A Florida Class B CDL and clean driving history are required; a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. The city offers competitive benefits and a stable public service career.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and six (6) months of experience in the operation of motorized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates a dump truck and other equipment in connection with the transportation of dirt, sand, stone, gravel, asphalt, rock, and supplies.
• Operates a light truck in carrying tools, equipment, and supplies to and from jobs.
• Operates tractor cutting grass, edges bike paths, trims trees, and patches drainpipes.
• Operates medium to heavy equipment; performs maintenance and construction work as necessary.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Florida CDL Class B

Job description

Build Your Future with the City of Boca Raton!

At the City of Boca Raton, a career in public service is more than a job — it’s your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and sustainable coastal community. Driven by our core values of Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Trust, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel appreciated, inspired, and supported.

Why Boca Raton?

As the second largest city in Palm Beach County, the City of Boca Raton offers robust benefits to its employees:

• Health Insurance Benefits: No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
• Continuous Service Benefit: Paid out annually after 5 years of service
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedule
• Retirement Plans: Two pension/retirement options to choose from

Whether you’re starting out or looking to take your public service career to the next level, the City of Boca Raton offers the tools, resources, and culture to help you succeed.

General Definition Of Work

Performs intermediate semiskilled work in the operation of motorized equipment; does related work as required.

Work is performed under regular supervision.

Essential Functions

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operates a dump truck and other equipment in connection with the transportation of dirt, sand, stone, gravel, asphalt, rock, and supplies;
• Operates a light truck in carrying tools, equipment, and supplies to and from jobs;
• Operates tractor cutting grass, edges bike paths, trims trees, and patches drainpipes.

Related Tasks

• Operates medium to heavy equipment;
• Performs maintenance and construction work as necessary;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

General knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and servicing trucks and related light motorized construction and maintenance equipment; general knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operations; some knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary to the proper operation of construction and maintenance equipment; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; mechanical aptitude; ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Minimum And Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and six (6) months of experience in the operation of motorized equipment.

Special Requirements

Possession of valid State of Florida Class "B" CDL driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years.

Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to date of hire, and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.

Post-offer Background Requirements

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Reference Checks
• Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
• Workers' Compensation
• Physical
• Drug and Alcohol Screen

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

City Of Boca Raton - Benefits Summary

ANNUAL LEAVE:

Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.

• 0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month
• 5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month
• 10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month
• 15 years and over 14 hours per month

CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE

Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year, each fiscal year.

SICK LEAVE:

8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:

• Less than 2 full years 0%
• 2 to 5 full years 10%
• 5 to 10 full years 20%
• 10 full years or more 30%
• Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%

HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums):

Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee contributions are required for Employee Dental and Vision Plans, as well as Dependent(s) Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.

CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT:

Continuous Service is determined on December 1st of each year. Payment is issued during the month of December based upon years of service as follows:

• 5 to 10 full years $600 annually
• 10 to 15 full years $800 annually
• 15 full years and over $1,000 annually

RETIREMENT PLANS:

The two pension/retirement options are listed below:

• The option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Plan will not require a mandatory contribution on your part. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of your annual base wages to this plan. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from your date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.
• An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Plan option available to you that will have a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent contribution.
• The two (2) options will be fully explained to you prior to your selection.

Optional

457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.

HOLIDAYS

15 per year: 12 recognized holidays and 3 floating holidays which are allocated for the fiscal year starting October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1 floating holiday. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.

FUNERAL LEAVE:

Up to 3 workdays - In State Up to 5 workdays - Out of State

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:

A performance review(s) is given to new hires during the first year of employment and an annual review on their anniversary date. Every employee is evaluated on their anniversary date. The current ratings are: Requires Improvement, Meets Expectations, Exceeds Expectations, and Significantly Exceeds Expectations.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City’s Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.

MILITARY LEAVE:

Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.

EAP:

Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.

1. Are you agreeing to answer supplemental question truthfully?

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

2. Have you used tobacco products (including cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, and snuff) or electronic cigarettes ... within the last 12 months from the date of application?

• I have used tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes in the last 12 months from the date of application.
• I have not used tobacco products or e-cigarettes in the last 12 months from the date of application.

3. What is the highest level of education you have completed? NOTE: You must attach proof...

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Trade or Vocational School
• Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

4. How many years of experience do you have in operating motorized equipment?

• No previous experience
• 0 to 6 months of experience
• 6 months to 1 year of experience
• 1 or more years of experience

5. Do you possess a valid State of Florida CDL class "B" driver's license or higher with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years? NOTE: You must attach proof ...

• Yes
• No
• Required Question