Equipment Operator I - Turf & Grounds Team

City of Stuart; Stuart (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Stuart is seeking a Maintenance Worker for public works operations. Responsibilities include operating various vehicles and equipment to maintain the city's grounds and streets. This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a FL CDL Class 'B', and entails physical labor. The ideal candidate will be skilled in maintenance tasks and knowledgeable about equipment operation. Safety is paramount as this is a safety-sensitive role regarding substance use.

Benefits

Tobacco-free workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• One year experience in semi-skilled or skilled labor required.
• Must obtain a valid FL CDL, Class 'B' within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate bucket trucks, front loaders, and various tools to maintain city property.
• Trim vegetation and maintain cleanliness of public areas.
• Pick up debris and manage park upkeep.

Skills

Operation of heavy equipment

Knowledge of pruning techniques

Chainsaw operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chainsaws

Power tools

Automotive vehicles

Light to heavy equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Under general supervision of the Public Works Director or Team Leader III, operates a variety of tools, automotive vehicles, light and moderately heavy equipment in the maintenance of grounds, streets, and other city property as designated. This includes operation of a bucket truck with a 65’ vertical boom reach.

This is a safety-sensitive position requiring screening for illegal substance and alcohol use.

Work is reviewed through observation upon work completion for compliance with work orders and established policies and procedures. Performs other work as requested.

Operates a wide range of vehicles including, but not limited to, front loaders, backhoes, bush hogs, trucks, trailers, tractors, bucket trucks, dump trucks, and genie lifts.

Trims vegetation for assigned parks; mows, trims, edges, and maintains parks.

Operates a variety of power and hand tools including mowers, weed eaters, shovels, rakes, pokers, all sizes of chainsaws, and paint machines.

Picks up debris and deceased animals from city streets to maintain the cleanliness of public areas.

Note: The examples of essential functions listed are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this classification. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Minimum qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent, one (1) year of experience in semi-skilled or skilled labor, including operation of moderately heavy vehicles and light to heavy equipment, as well as knowledge of chainsaw and pole saw use and proper pruning techniques, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Must have a valid FL CDL, Class "B", or the ability to obtain one within 3 months of hire.

Please review the full job description by clicking on the Menu option in the upper left, then select Class Specifications. This is important for reviewing the KSAs and Physical, Environmental, and Sensory Requirements.

This position is considered “Mission Critical” (aka “Essential”) and requires reporting to duty before, during, and immediately after a civil emergency.

The City of Stuart is a tobacco-free/vaping-free workplace. All applicants must attest they have not used tobacco or nicotine products for at least the 3 months prior to application. Candidates chosen for employment must undergo pre-employment screening to verify non-use of tobacco or nicotine products.

The City of Stuart is an Equal Opportunity Employer ADA/VP/DFWP/TFWP.