Heavy Equipment Operator II - Public Works

City of Palm Bay; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a vital role that involves operating heavy motorized equipment for the construction and maintenance of infrastructure. This position not only requires technical skills in operating machinery like motor graders and excavators but also emphasizes safety and compliance. You'll be responsible for ensuring that projects meet specifications while maintaining a safe work environment. This is an opportunity to contribute to the community by enhancing its infrastructure and responding to public concerns with professionalism. If you are skilled, safety-conscious, and enjoy hands-on work, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED and 3 years of experience in heavy equipment operation.
• Possess a valid State of Florida issued Unrestricted Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for construction and maintenance of roads and utilities.
• Inspect projects for compliance and maintain logs of maintenance work performed.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Compliance

Preventive Maintenance

Manual Labor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Motor Grader

Excavator

Dozer

Truck Mounted Combination Vacuum/Jetter

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.

Job Codes:

1. Code 1 (Full-time): Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency.
2. Code 2 (Part-time): Non-essential employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency but may be required to work during an undeclared emergency or in the aftermath of an event associated with a declared emergency.

Job Responsibilities:

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 is illustrative and may include other heavy equipment needed to complete job tasks, 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, and solid waste pick-up along Right of Ways. Employee is also responsible for policing work sites and performing minor preventive maintenance on equipment. Employee must exercise independent judgment in the performance of assigned tasks. Reports to the assigned supervisor.

Operates motorized heavy equipment at designated proficiency levels 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, including pouring and forming concrete, installing drainage-related projects, machine cleaning drainage swales, laying sod, and maintenance and construction of water and wastewater lines. Mows fields and/or canal areas and 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 with project specifications; reviews work performed and addresses complaints or concerns from citizens. 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, and performs data entry into the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Performs routine maintenance, including daily cleaning of the truck and all 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 related to job functions, using courtesy and tact when dealing with the public and employees.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

May be assigned to shift work, required to work weekends and holidays, respond to after-hour calls, and may be required to operate a dump truck, flatbed or transport material and/or equipment with a heavy-duty trailer. Performs other duties as assigned and is responsible for regular attendance, arriving to work on time, and presenting a neat appearance.

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