Heavy Eqmt Oper I - Solid Waste (23405)

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners; Florida; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Brevard County is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to perform skilled crafts and trades work in the operation and routine maintenance of heavy equipment at the Central Area/Central Disposal Facility in Cocoa. The role is full time and involves a variable schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications include 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment or 6 months of county training, with substitutions allowed for related coursework.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in the operation and routine maintenance of heavy equipment OR six (6) months of on-the-job training within the County in the operation of minor heavy equipment and must be able to achieve departmental standards for operating the equipment.
• Successful completion of course work in heavy equipment operation at an accredited post-secondary school may be substituted on a year for year basis for a maximum of one (1) year (1,080 class hours [1 school year] = 1 year of experience; 120 class hours = 1 month of experience). Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment and perform related manual labor.
• Employee may rotate among various pieces of equipment or may be permanently assigned to a specific piece of equipment.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety protocols

Job description

Brevard County is an EEO and Veteran's Preference employer.

Full Time

Open Until Filled.

$21.23 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Central Area/Central Disposal Facility/Cocoa. Work schedule is variable and includes evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Performs skilled crafts and trades work in the operation and routine maintenance of heavy equipment and may perform related manual labor. Employee may rotate among various pieces of equipment or may be permanently assigned to a specific piece of equipment.

REQUIREMENTS:

One (1) year of experience in the operation and routine maintenance of heavy equipment OR six (6) months of on-the-job training within the County in the operation of minor heavy equipment and must be able to achieve departmental standards for operating the equipment OR successful completion of a six (6) month heavy equipment operator training program from an accredited school. Successful completion of course work in heavy equipment operation at an accredited post-secondary school may be substituted on a year for year basis for a maximum of one (1) year (1,080 class hours [1 school year] = 1 year of experience; 120 class hours = 1 month of experience). Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must be able to pass a verbal proficiency test and effectively demonstrate the ability to safely operate one (1) of the following types of minor heavy equipment: Compactor, Track Hoe, Rubber Tire Excavator, Dozer, and/or Loader. Must complete all of the Brevard County Mandatory Training for the Development of New Employees classes within nine (9) months of employment. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

This position is part of an established career ladder.