Equipment Operator I

City of Sanford; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Sanford's Public Works/Utility Department: Water & Sewer seeks an entry-level to semi-skilled equipment operator to support installation, maintenance and repair of city infrastructure.

Responsibilities include operating varied vehicles, performing pre-trip inspections, assisting with utility locates, and maintaining safety standards in a dynamic urban environment. A High School Diploma or GED and a Florida Class B CDL are required, with NIMS training within six months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, plus 1 year related work experience and ability to perform labor-intensive work.
• Must possess a current and valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License.
• Employee shall obtain NIMS ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System and IS-700 National Incident Management System, within six months of employment.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of safe and proper use of manual, electrical, gas and hydraulic powered tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of proper barricade and signage placement for road closures.

Responsibilities

• Operate light to heavy vehicles and equipment for installation, maintenance and repair of city infrastructure.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and log recording per standards.
• Assist with utility locates and traffic control per work zone safety rules.
• Support restoration of streets, landscapes and public properties.
• Ensure safe operation and adherence to safety requirements; inspect completed work.

Skills

Operate heavy machinery

Read and follow instructions

Safety compliance

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Florida Class B CDL

NIMS ICS-100 & IS-700 training within 6 months

Job description

PUBLIC WORKS/UTILITY DEPARTMENT: WATER & SEWER

Under direct supervision, provides entry-level to semi-skilled vehicle and equipment operation in the installation, maintenance and repair tasks associated with City infrastructure development and public properties management. Areas of responsibility include, but are not necessarily limited to, streets and transportation, parks and recreation, utilities systems installation and maintenance, and public works operations.

Works independently or as part of a work crew in installation, maintenance and repair activities in the management and care of City infrastructure and properties.

Operates light to heavy vehicles and equipment in the installation, maintenance and repair functions associated with the assigned functional area.

Within area of assignment, operates equipment that may include back-hoes, loaders, mowers, chippers, dozers, draglines, forklifts, graders, stripers, rollers, loaders, trenchers, and heavy equipment/trucks.

Performs pre-trip inspection and log recording duties as prescribed by department, County, State and related regulatory standards, policies, procedures and requirements.

Participates in work-site safety set-up, to include setting barricades and cones, prepping for excavation, assisting with utility locates, prepping for confined space entry, performing traffic control in accordance with uniform work zone safety standards.

Identifies potential hazards for the general public during installation, maintenance and repair projects; determines appropriate equipment operating procedures accordingly.

Participates in the restoration of streets, landscapes, grounds, landfill areas and other properties disturbed or altered by service operations.

Performs various incidental tasks to support efficient functioning of the unit, including customer service, general facilities/grounds maintenance.

Ensures the safe and proper operation of tools, vehicles and equipment; adheres to prescribed safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Inspects completed work for proper operation, adherence to work orders, and safety.

ADDITIONAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.

High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by one (1) year related work experience and the ability to perform labor intensive work within difficult environmental conditions to include frequent lifting, pulling and pushing of 50 lbs. or closely related experience.

Must possess a current and valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License.

Employee shall obtain the National Incident Management System ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System and IS-700 National Incident Management System, An Introduction within six (6) months of employment. The following courses are designed to provide a baseline, as they introduce basic NIMS and IC.

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

Knowledge of the safe and proper use and care of manual, electrical, gas and hydraulic powered tools and equipment used in the assigned functional area.

Knowledge of the proper placement of barricades and signage for road and lane closures needed for the protection of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Ability to operate light to heavy vehicles and equipment in the installation, maintenance and repair functions associated with the assigned functional area.

Ability to read and interpret various documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and related documentation.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with other employees and the public.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to lift, move or carry objects over 100 pounds; ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles; utilize feet and legs or hands and arms; maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or navigating narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces; bend body downward and forward by bending spine and legs; move about on hands and knees or hands and feet; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; and to reach with hands and arms.

While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is frequently exposed to fumes, odors, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic substances, excessive noise, traffic and dampness/humidity. While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly exposed to possible bodily injury from electrical shock; falling from exposed places; and moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools, and machinery.

THE CITY OF SANFORD IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE