Heavy Equipment Operator II

City of Palm Bay, FL; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Palm Bay, FL seeks a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator I to perform specialized operating tasks on motors and heavy machinery. You will work under limited supervision on road, drainage, and utility projects, maintaining equipment and safety protocols.

The role requires graduation from high school or GED and at least three years of heavy equipment experience, plus a State of Florida Class A CDL with endorsements and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of experience operating heavy motorized equipment.
• Valid State of Florida Unrestricted Class A CDL with endorsements as required; safe driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Operate motorized heavy equipment including grader, excavator, dozer, backhoe, vacuum/jetter unit and related machinery.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment; report issues as needed.
• Assist in road, drainage, and utility projects; load trucks and support maintenance work.
• Maintain logs, CMMS data, and ensure safety at job sites and proper signaling.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Graduation from high school or GED and 3 years of experience in the operation of heavy motorized equipment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Possess a valid State of Florida issued Unrestricted Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License with special endorsements as required and have an acceptable safe driving record and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Code 1 (Full-time): Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the employee’s Department Head will make the determination as to who will be required to work.

Under limited supervision, performs specialized skilled work in the operation of motorized heavy equipment, which includes Motor Grader, RT Excavator, Dozer, Trackhoe, Truck Mounted Combination Vacuum/Jetter Cleaning Unit and all equipment listed under the Heavy Equipment Operator I classification. This list and other referenced equipment is only illustrative and is not intended to describe every piece of equipment that would potentially be operated under this classification and may include other heavy equipment needed to complete job task, for work such as load trucks or assist in road repair work, maintenance and construction of water and wastewater lines or digging and covering trenches, patching roads and sidewalks, installing culverts, trash & recycle cart pick up, solid waste pick-up along Right of Ways, etc. Employee is also responsible for policing work sites, and performing minor preventive maintenance on equipment. Employee must exercise some independent judgment in the performance of assigned tasks. Reports to the assigned supervisor.

Operates motorized heavy equipment at designated proficiency level involved in the construction and/or maintenance of roads, drainage projects, utilities infrastructure, and other construction projects. Utilizes various heavy equipment and performs manual labor on transportation and drainage projects: pouring and forming concrete, installing drainage related projects including but not limited to pipes in lots and canals and under streets, lowering and raising drainage culverts, machine cleaning drainage swales, laying sod, maintenance and construction of water and wastewater lines or digging and covering trenches, patching roads and sidewalks, installing culverts, etc. Mows fields and/or canal areas. May assist in training employees in the use of various equipment as time and workload permits.

Inspects drainage or utilities construction projects to ensure compliance to project specifications; reviews work performed and reviews complaints or concerns from citizens concerning drainage or utilities projects. Inspects work areas prior to beginning work, and ensures safety of work sites and practices. Maintains logs and records of maintenance and repair work performed, completes and signs work orders for completed assignments. Performs data entry to input pertinent information into the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Performs routine maintenance to include the daily cleaning of the truck and all equipment. Performs minor maintenance and related care of equipment.

Ensures barricades and road signs alerting construction crews are posted in proper places. Must be prepared to assist drivers and pedestrians with route directions when asked. Responds to citizen and staff complaints and other concerns that involve any of the functions described herein. Use courtesy and tact when dealing with the public and employees.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

May be assigned to shift work. May be required to work weekends and holidays. May be required to respond to after hour calls. May be required to work with and for other divisions and departments within the organization. May be required to operate a dump truck, flat bed or transport material and/or equipment with heavy duty trailer. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsible for regular attendance, arriving to work on time and presenting a neat appearance.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.