Equipment Operator Trainee (Lift Stations) - Utility Systems Dept.

City of Port St. Lucie; Port Saint Lucie (FL); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Port St. Lucie seeks an Equipment Operator to perform skilled and semi-skilled maintenance work in public works and utility settings. You will operate City vehicles and heavy equipment, assist in grounds maintenance, and support emergency operations as an Essential Position.

DOT physical and drug screening are required. Responsibilities include routine equipment maintenance, data entry for work orders, and ensuring safety standards on all tasks.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience as an Equipment Operator for a municipality preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required; tanker endorsement within 18 months of employment.

Responsabilidades

• Operate City vehicles and heavy equipment under supervision.
• Perform routine maintenance on City-owned property, facilities, and grounds.
• Haul materials to/from job sites and participate in landscaping and installation tasks.

Conocimientos

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Manual labor endurance

Operation of small power tools

Teamwork and communication

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Florida Class A Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement

Herramientas

CDL Tanker Endorsement (within 18 months)

Descripción del empleo

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.

This position requires DOT physical and drug screening.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled professional, physical, labor intensive work in various maintenance functions. Performs routine tasks independently, though work remains subject to review and inspection during and upon completion of assigned tasks. Performs all work according to the established safety standards, codes, and regulations applicable to the work. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City and its Utility.

This position is considered an "Essential Position" for the purpose of Emergency Management. Emergency duties will be assigned as needed. This position requires 24 hours a day, 7 days per week availability during City of Port St. Lucie emergencies, as determined by City Administrators, the Emergency Manager, or City Officials.

The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie and the Utility Systems Department at the forefront of decision making and actions; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives; maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Operate equipment such as City vehicles, skid steer loaders, land management machine, bucket truck and other equipment while under the supervision and guidance of a Crew Leader, Supervisor, and /or Manager.
• Operation of gasoline, diesel, and electric powered equipment such as lawn mower, land management machine, chain saw, chipper/stump grinder, concrete/asphalt saws, circular saw, generator, portable cement mixer, hand tools, and other similar equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance of City-owned property, facilities, and grounds (mowing, trimming, debris clearance, weed control, etc.)
• Performs heavy manual labor such as digging, lifting, tree and brush cutting, hauling and picking up debris, paper or other litter on City owned property.

• Hauls a variety of material to/from the job site to facilitate completion of assigned projects.
• Performs installation, repair and maintenance of fences, gates, privacy screening, and or slats.
• Performs landscape maintenance and litter control functions.
• Prepares work area for landscaping, sod and irrigation installations.
• Operates small machinery/hand tools, concrete and tree cutting saws, string line grass trimmers, pole saws, stump grinders and wood-chippers.
• Performs as a helper and semi-skilled tasks in Lift Station Maintenance and I & I areas.
• Performs inspections, cleaning, and preventative maintenance on several pieces of equipment.
• Properly secures and stores all tools and equipment.
• Keeps basic records; performs computer data entry and generates work orders.
• May be required to work hours other than the standard day shift should an emergency arise.
• Regular and punctual attendance.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required. Prior experience as an Equipment Operator or Heavy Equipment Operator for a comparable municipality is preferred.

A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSURES, REGISTRATIONS

• Possession of valid driver’s license and maintenance of clean driving record required with the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days from date of hire.
• Obtain a Class A Florida Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement within 18 months of employment and maintenance of a clean driving record is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to safety and operation of equipment.
• Knowledge of principles and methods of operating light to heavy construction equipment
• Skill in cleaning and maintaining medium and heavy construction equipment.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and detect problems with equipment.

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor under various weather conditions.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Knowledge of grounds keeping practices and principles.
• Ability to maintain daily logs of assigned equipment.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Steel-toe or composite-toe shoes are mandatory.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations. The employee works with hazardous power tools and is exposed to heights up to 30 feet.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.