EQUIPMENT OPERATOR-SEWER

City of Fort Myers; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fort Myers is seeking a maintenance worker to operate a range of heavy equipment on streets, stormwater, and related municipal projects. The role requires adherence to safety practices, ability to perform under emergencies, and strong teamwork with department staff.

Responsibilities include operating vacuum/jetter trucks and other machinery, performing repairs on pavement, stormwater systems, and parks facilities, and following the City's safety and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1 year of equipment operation experience (boom grad-all, patch truck, backhoe, sewer cleaning, vacuum/jetter, dump truck, etc.).
• Must pass DOT drug/alcohol testing.
• Must obtain Florida Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within 12 months of hire.
• Must obtain Intermediate MOT certification within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Operates a vacuum/jetter truck, Valve Machine, Skidsteer, slope mower, flat deck/bush hog mower, excavator, and other essential equipment.
• Maintain and repair municipal storm water systems, irrigation, roadways, and related structures.
• Follow safety rules and wear PPE in traffic and adverse weather conditions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships; adapt to deadlines and emergencies.
• Operate equipment and follow oral and written directions.
• Identify and address safety issues and monitor mechanical systems.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety knowledge

Teamwork

Adaptability

Oral and written communication

Problem detection

Computer/tablet use

Field safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Florida Class A CDL with tanker endorsement

DOT drug/alcohol testing eligibility

Intermediate MOT certification

State Water Distribution Operator License (Level 3+)

Tools

Boom Grad-All

Asphalt patch truck

Small backhoe

Sewer cleaning truck

Vacuum/jetter truck

Dump truck

Front loader

Grader

Job description

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. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation:

Essential Employees

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

Non-Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee’s Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

When Assigned to Water or Sewer, or Stormwater Distribution:

• Operates a vacuum / jetter truck, Valve Machine, Skidsteer, slope mower, flat deck/bush hog mower, excavator, and other essential equipment to accomplish the task.

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.

• 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

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

When Assigned to Water Distribution:

• Must hold a State of Florida Level three (3) or higher Water Distribution System Operator License at the time of hire or be able to obtain within eighteen (18) months from date of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

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 word X

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

Work performed is primarily:

[ ] Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible force frequently or constantly.

[ ] Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently.

[ ] Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently.

[ ] Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently.

[X] Very heavy work: Exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or more than 50 pounds of force frequently.

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 successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

The City of Fort Myers has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.