Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Opa-locka; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Opa-locka seeks a skilled operator to drive heavy-duty trucks and run a range of construction/maintenance equipment for Public Works projects. Tasks include safe vehicle operation on streets and highways, plus handling related manual labor and tool use as needed.

Employees work under supervision with opportunities for lead responsibilities and require a valid Florida Class B CDL. A high school diploma or GED is required, with prior heavy equipment experience highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school, vocational school or GED or equivalent.
• Considerable paid experience in operating heavy trucks and Public Works construction/maintenance equipment; including some medium equipment operators training (bobcat, trencher, graders, backhoe, loaders).
• Possession of a valid Florida Class 'B' Commercial Driver's License with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty trucks on public streets and highways.
• Operate diverse motorized construction/maintenance equipment.
• Work under supervision with some initiative, potentially in lead roles over others.
• Perform related manual labor and operate tools in conjunction with equipment.

Skills

Heavy truck operation

Public Works equipment

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

This is responsible work driving heavy-duty trucks and operating construction/maintenance equipment.

Nature Of Work

Employees in this class are responsible for performing tasks of average difficulty involving the safe operation of large trucks on public streets and highways. Employees are also required to operate diverse, moderately complex motorized construction/maintenance equipment. Under immediate supervision, employees are required to exercise some initiative and independent judgment in completing assigned tasks. Tasks at times are performed under hazardous conditions and employees are expected to be particularly alert and careful whenever operating the assigned vehicle/equipment. Employees might be required to perform manual and unskilled laboring tasks, using hand and power tools, either separate from or in conjunction with the equipment being operated. Employees might also be required to operate specialty and/or more complex construction/maintenance equipment on a relief basis or in a training capacity and may serve in a lead capacity over lower-level laboring personnel. Work is reviewed while in progress and upon completion by observation and through results obtained.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school, vocational school or G.E.D; equivalency diploma.


• Considerable paid experience in operating heavy trucks and Public Works construction/maintenance equipment; including some medium equipment operators training (ie., bobcat, trencher, graders, backhoe, and front-end loaders.)


• Possessions of a valid Florida Class 'B' Commercial Driver's License with good driving record.

Trainees Only

• One (1) year full time (or equivalent) paid experience in the operation of trucks and light or heavy motorized maintenance equipment ( ie., bobcat, trencher, graders and backhoe).


• Must obtain a Class 'B' Commercial Driver's License within six (6) months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) experience in operating heavy trucks and Public Works construction/maintenance equipment; including some medium equipment operators training (i.e., bobcat, trencher, graders, backhoe and front-end loaders.)


• Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the operation of construction equipment.

Agency

City of Opa-locka

Website

http://www.opalockafl.gov

Address

780 Fisherman St, Opa-locka, FL 33