Equipment Operator II: Parks & Recreation

Sarasota County; Sarasota, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability

Florida Retirement System

Job summary

Sarasota County is seeking an Equipment Operator II in the Parks Recreation and Natural Resources Department. The role involves operating a grapple truck and other heavy equipment to maintain parks and beaches. Starting pay is $18.21/hr with benefits starting within 60 days and clear avenues for growth.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and a Florida Class B CDL or higher, plus a drug screening. Work hours are full-time, 6:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent AND 1 year of experience in operation and routine maintenance of equipment described herein.
• Valid Florida Class B CDL or higher and Florida driver’s license by date of hire.
• Subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening.

Responsibilities

• Operate a grapple truck for the tree crew to remove debris.
• Transport and operate tractors and skid steers to remove large tree and landscape debris.
• Operate bushhogs, zero-turn and 11’ rotary mowers to mow areas in Parks, Beaches, and County properties.
• Use handheld tools (string trimmer, blower, rake, shovel) for daily tasks and debris removal.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment per standards.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed.
• Complete assigned work orders productively and professionally.
• Use Microsoft and other software applications for related duties.

Skills

Equipment operation

CDL

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

MS software usage

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Grapple truck

Tractors

Skid steer

Bushhog / rotary mower

String trimmer

Blower

Rake

Shovel

Job description

Sarasota County is seeking an Equipment Operator II in the Parks Recreation and Natural Resources Department. The role involves operating a grapple truck and other heavy equipment to maintain parks and beaches. Starting pay is $18.21/hr with benefits starting within 60 days and clear avenues for growth.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and a Florida Class B CDL or higher, plus a drug screening. Work hours are full-time, 6:00 a.m.