EQUIPMENT OPERATOR-PW STREET

City of Fort Myers; Fort Myers (FL); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Fort Myers seeks a skilled equipment operator to maintain and repair city streets, drainage, and related infrastructure. You will operate heavy equipment such as backhoes, dump trucks, graders, and vacuum/jetter trucks under supervision and perform daily inspections and basic maintenance.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of equipment operation experience, and the ability to work after hours or emergencies as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• One (1) year experience operating listed equipment such as backhoes, dump trucks, vacuums/jetters, and related machinery.
• Must obtain Florida Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within 12 months and maintain acceptable driving record.

Responsabilités

• Operates a range of heavy equipment (e.g., backhoe, dump truck, grader) for street maintenance and repair work.
• Perform daily inspections and basic maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Constructs, repairs, and maintains city streets, sidewalks, and related infrastructure.
• Assist with sewer, stormwater, and canal maintenance as needed.
• Work after hours or during emergencies as required.
• Ensure safety and proper operation of equipment; report defects to supervisor.

Connaissances

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

Backhoe

Dump truck

Flusher

Vacuum/Jetter truck

Front loader

Grader

Description du poste

The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

FLSA Status:Non -Exempt Safety Sensitive: NO Level II Screening: NO

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, the incumbent performs semi-skilled work in the operation of equipment and devices used in the maintenance of City streets including, but not limited to the repair of pavement, sinkholes and potholes, rights-of-ways, canals, roadways, solid waste disposal, sewer, stormwater repair & maintenance, parks and recreational facilities, and construction projects.

Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation:

Essential Employees

may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

Non-Essential Employees

will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employees' Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Operates mechanical equipment, including but not limited to; small backhoe, Scat back, dump truck, Flusher, vacuum / Jetter truck, flatbed truck, front loader, grader, mower, Peterson Lightning Loader, light landscaping equipment, brush loader truck.
• Prepares assigned equipment for daily work orders by daily inspecting prior to and after use and performing regular maintenance and minor repair as directed.
• Constructs, repairs, and maintains city streets and sidewalks.
• Cleans out sewer/storm water pipes with vacuum truck.
• Assists with slope mow grass on canals and ditches.
• Performs after hour service as assigned.
• Ensures the safe loading, unloading and operating condition of equipment through daily safety inspections for defects, malfunction, or otherwise substandard conditions. Identifies and takes corrective action or advises supervisor.
• Participates in on-call duty.
• Repairs and maintains Sewer, Water, and Stormwater assets.
• Requires to operate a motor vehicle in performance of assigned tasks.
• This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee’s physical presence at the workplace
• Performs other duties as assigned.

When Assigned to Streets - Asphalt/Concrete:

• Operates a Compactor, Mechanical Roller, Asphalt/Concrete Saw, Asphalt Patch Truck, Skid steer, Excavator, and other essential equipment to finish the job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledgeable in various types of semi-skilled manual work performed in maintenance and repair of municipal storm water systems, irrigation, roadways, and/or related structures.
• Knowledgeable in various types of manual, gas, or diesel powered equipment employed in maintenance and repair of municipal storm water systems, irrigation, roadways, and/or related structures.
• Knowledgeable in occupational safety rules, practices and personal protective equipment associated with performing duties using heavy equipment, in traffic and in adverse weather conditions.
• Knowledgeable in the City and State rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Skilled in the safe use and operation of various maintenance and repair tools and light gas- or diesel-powered equipment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to adapt to performing under frequent deadlines and/or in response to emergencies.
• Ability to operate necessary equipment.
• Ability to follow both oral and written directions.
• Ability to recognize and address common safety issues in the field
• Ability to detect improper functioning mechanical systems
• Ability to effectively use devices such as a computer or tablet.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or GED.
• One (1) year experience in the operation of equipment including, but not limited to regular boom grad-all, asphalt patch truck, small backhoe, Scatback, Flusher, sewer cleaning truck, dump truck, vacuum / jetter truck, dump truck with tandem trailer attached, flatbed, front loader, grader, or similar equipment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

N/A

Certification, License and Special Requirements

• Mandatory Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) Drug/Alcohol Testing required.
• Must possess or obtain within 12 months of hire a valid Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement with an acceptable driving record.
• Must have or obtain within 12 months of appointment Intermediate MOT certification

Physical Demands

This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed.

(X = Required to perform essential job functions)

Physical Activities

Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.X

Pushing - use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.X

Climbing - ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.X

Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.X

Crawling - moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet.X

Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.X

Crouching - bending body forward by bending leg, spine.X

Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.X

Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.X

Standing - for sustained periods of time.X

Fingering - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.X

Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.X

Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.X

Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken wordX

Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.X

Talking 2 - shouting to be heard above ambient noise.X

Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.X

Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.

Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.X

Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.X

Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.X

Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.X

Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.X

Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.X

Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.X

Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.X

Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul, or tug.X

Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.X

Type of Work

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Very heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Work Environment

• Tasks are performed outside, subject to weather conditions and uneven terrain, and risk of exposure to toxic agents/chemicals, pathogens, and smoke.
• Must have the ability to work after hours, including nights, weekends, holidays and during emergencies.
• May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including on call hours

To perform this job