Heavy Equipment Operator - Stormwater

St. Cloud State University; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Health Care Center

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Job summary

City of St. Cloud in Florida is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to support the Streets & Stormwater Division. You will operate heavy construction and maintenance equipment safely and efficiently while helping maintain infrastructure and public safety.

This role requires a Monday–Friday schedule with standby hours and opportunities to contribute to community projects. Candidates must meet education and licensing requirements and be prepared to perform minor maintenance and to train

Qualifications

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by one year of experience.
• Must obtain and maintain Maintenance of Traffic Level I; Trenching and Shoring; Confined Space; Forklift Operator; FEMA 100, 200, & 700; CPR/First Aid within 330 days.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy construction and maintenance equipment safely and efficiently.
• Performs minor preventative maintenance and safety checks on equipment.
• Installs piping with ditching equipment and assists in utilities installation.
• Trains employees in equipment operation and safety.
• Assesses projects and selects appropriate equipment for tasks.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical stamina

Mathematical ability

Reading ability

Language ability

Reasoning

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

N/A

Job description

Now Hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator!

Join our Public Works team in the Streets & Stormwater Division and make a difference in our community!

We’re looking for a skilled and dependable individual to operate heavy construction and maintenance equipment safely and efficiently while helping maintain and improve our City’s infrastructure.

As part of our team, you’ll help bring our City’s values to life through Accountability, Empowerment, Innovation, and Ownership by taking pride in your work, operating equipment responsibly, finding solutions, and contributing to a safer, stronger community.

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with standby hours.

Ready to put your skills to work and make an impact? Join our team and help keep our City moving forward!

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Performs minor preventative maintenance work and routine service and safety checks on equipment.


• Operates front end load, large grader, backhoe, dump truck, excavator and similar equipment.


• Removes and restores the base and surface of asphalt roadways, concrete sidewalks, and driveways.


• Installs piping with the assistance of ditching equipment and manual labor; assists in the installation of water, sewer, and reclaimed water utilities.


• Trains employees in the operation of equipment.


• Makes decisions on the choice of equipment to perform a project; evaluates projects to determine safety level of worksite.


• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by one (1) year of experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Must Obtain And Maintain Maintenance Of Traffic Level I; Trenching And Shoring Competency; Confined Space; Forklift Operator, FEMA 100, 200, & 700; And CPR And First Aid Certifications Within 330 Days Of Employment.

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license Class \"A\" restriction 5 (no tractor/trailers acceptable) with tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain within ninety (90) days of employment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain stationary; move; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to remain stationary; communicate and taste or smell. The employee must routinely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and will frequently lift and/ or move up to 100 pound. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Mathematics

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Language Ability

Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

Reasoning

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and confined spaces. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of St. Cloud is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in all of its employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or family status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state or federal laws. The City participates in employment eligibility verifications through E-verify. Veteran's preference is given in accordance with Florida Law.

City Of St. Cloud Benefits Package

We believe our City employees to be our most valuable asset. To attract and retain those employees, we offer a competitive wages and benefits package including on-the-job training, seminars, and performance appraisals.

We invite you to look at the benefits the City of St. Cloud has to offer. We think you will find that the rewards of the job are equal to the challenge.

All of our Full-time regular employees are eligible for the city's benefits package, which includes:

• On-Site Employee Health Care Center - free for employees and their dependents on the health insurance plan


• Paid Vacation


• Sick Leave (Ability to roll over from year to year)


• 11 Paid Holidays for General Employees – Sworn Fire department employees can earn up to 156 holiday hours per fiscal year, and sworn Police Officers earn up to 116 holidays hours per fiscal year. (Both are prorated from the employee's start date.)


• One (1) Floating Holiday for General Employees.


• Medical and Dental Coverage


• Pension Plan


• Awards Programs


• Deferred Compensation Plan


• Discounted Automobile Insurance


• Employee Assistance Program


• Flexible Spending Account


• Flexible Work Schedules


• Holiday Bonus – subject to City Council approval


• Take-Home vehicles policy (Police Officers)


• Life and Accidental Death (One-time annual salary paid by City)


• Long Term Disability Coverage (paid by City)


• Management Leave


• Sick Leave Bank available for all employees - for Fire Union sick leave bank information, see union contract

Important Notices for Plan Participants and Beneficiaries (PDF)

HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

01

Which best describes your level of education?

• No High School Equivalency


• High School Diploma or Equivalency


• Associate's Degree


• Bachelor's Degree


• Master's Degree

02

Do you have a valid Florida Driver's License?

• Yes


• No

03

Do you possess a valid Florida state \"Class A-restriction 5 - no tractor/trailers acceptable) with tanker endorsement Commercial Driver's License with an acceptable driving history?

• Yes


• No

04

If you answered \"no\" to the above Commercial Driver's License question, are you able to obtain a CDL \"Class A-restriction 5 - no tractor/trailers\" within 90 days of employment?

• Yes


• No

05

Do you have experience in utility constructions, heavy equipment operation, and current geographical knowledge, drainage industry standards, and equipment operations?

• No


• 0-2 years


• 3-5 years


• 5 years and above

06

Please briefly describe how your education, training, and/or work experience has prepared you to perform the duties of this position. Include any relevant heavy equipment operating experience, certifications, or training.

07

Please list which of the below certifications you possess: * Maintenance of Traffic Level I * Trenching and Shoring Competency * Confined Space * Forklift Operator * FEMA 100, 200, & 700 * CPR and First Aid certifications

08

If you are missing any or all of the required certifications mentioned in the previous question, are you able to obtain them within 330 days of employment?

• Yes


• No


• Required Question