Equipment Operator II

City of North Port; North Port (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of North Port, Florida is seeking an on-site equipment operator for grounds maintenance and heavy manual labor. You will operate a range of machinery for road, drainage, and swale projects under supervision and assist with traffic control while performing routine upkeep of equipment.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least three years of relevant experience. A Florida CDL Class B is required by the hire date. Emergency response duties may apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Three years of grounds maintenance, construction or heavy manual labor.
• Must possess a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License Class B by date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate primary machinery in road, street, drainage and swale work.
• Operate lawn mowers (40 HP+), tractor-bush hogs, clam trucks, small dump trucks.
• Load and unload materials, supplies and equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance, adjustments and minor repairs on equipment.
• Assist traffic control duties and set up work zones.
• Maintain water control structures and grounds.
• Perform manual labor tasks when not operating equipment.
• Keep records and submit reports on work performed.

Skills

Equipment operation

Manual labor

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

3 years grounds maintenance experience

Job description

Skilled in the operation of intermediate and complex construction equipment. Duties also include the performance of manual laboring tasks. Work is performed under direct supervision of a Field Supervisor or lead worker.

• Serves as primary operator of simple to moderately complex machinery and equipment, in all phases of road, street, sidewalk, drainage structures, swale construction and maintenance.
• Operates lawn mowers (40 horsepower and above), tractor-bush hogs, clam trucks, small dump trucks, and other equipment as assigned.
• Loads and off-loads materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance, adjustments, and minor repairs on equipment.
• Operates a variety of manual and power tools.
• Assists traffic control duties (road closing and detour) by setting up work zones.
• Maintains water control structures, including greasing and adjusting gates to control water valves, and maintaining surrounding grounds.
• Performs manual laboring, repair or construction tasks when not operating equipment.
• Keeps records and submits reports on work performed, as required.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.)

• Knowledge of the operating principles and maintenance needs of intermediate and complex construction equipment.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations, safety rules and occupational hazards, pertaining to the operation of assigned vehicles, equipment and machinery.
• Ability to use small office equipment, including copy machines or telephone systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to recognize malfunctions of said machinery and equipment.
• Ability to understand both written and oral instructions relating to the general duties and carry out said instructions with minimum supervision.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions, as well as prepare clear concise written reports.
• Ability to plan, organize and use mature judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions in accordance with established policy.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, other employees and the public.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is preferred.
• Three (3) years of work experience in grounds maintenance, construction and heavy manual labor.

(A comparable amount of relevant training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.)

Licenses and Certifications:

Must possess a valid State of Florida Commercial Driver's License Class B by date of hire.

Emergency Response Responsibility

Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.

Veterans Preference Statement

The City of North Port, FL is an Affir... Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.