Heavy Eqmt Oper I - Solid Waste (23555)

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners in Titusville, FL is seeking a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator. The role involves operating and maintaining heavy equipment, with a work schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Salary is $22.23 hourly and negotiable based on experience. Applicants must have 1 year of experience in heavy equipment operation or six months of on-the-job training within the County, or completion of a six-month operator training program from an

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in operation and routine maintenance of heavy equipment or six months of on-the-job training within the County in the operation of minor heavy equipment.
• Successful completion of a six month heavy equipment operator training program from an accredited school may substitute on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment and related machinery.
• Rotate among various equipment or be assigned to a specific piece of equipment as needed.
• Perform related manual labor and ensure safety protocols.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Verbal proficiency

Job description

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

Full Time

Open Until Filled.

$22.23 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. North Area/ Mockingbird Mulching Facility/Titusville. Work schedule is variable and includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. 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.