Motor Equipment Operator III

cityofgainesville; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Gainesville is seeking a skilled Motor Equipment Operator in the Public Works department to operate a wide range of heavy and complex machinery for street construction and maintenance projects in Gainesville, FL. The role emphasizes coordination of other operators and adherence to safety standards.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of heavy equipment experience, with some lead or supervisory duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus 3 years of heavy equipment experience.
• Experience includes some lead work or supervisory duties.

Responsibilities

• Operates and coordinates heavy construction and maintenance equipment for street projects.
• Directs crew and acts as lead worker at job sites.
• Plans work activities to prevent property damage and injury; tracks labor and materials.
• Maintains and inspects equipment; performs routine servicing and cleaning.
• Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Supervisory duties

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department:

GG_Public Works: Watercourse Maintenance

Salary:

S alary will be based on qualifications.

Closing Date:

09/03/2026

Job Details:

This is highly skilled and responsible work operating, and coordinating the operation of, a wide variety of heavy and complex motor equipment involved in construction and maintenance activities.

Job Description:

May under-fill as an MEO I/II

NATURE OF WORK

This is highly skilled and responsible work operating, and coordinating the operation of, a wide variety of heavy and complex motor equipment involved in construction and maintenance activities.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its emphasis on motor equipment operation and from lower classes by its highly skilled nature and coordination of other motor equipment operators.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Operates motor grader and heavy construction and maintenance equipment in street construction.
• Performs finish limerock work.
• Directs work of other operators in the operation of equipment. Acts as lead worker at job sites, directing the activities of all crewmembers.
• Plans work activities to prevent property damage and injury. Keeps records of labor and materials, including computer input of work orders.
• Duties consist primarily in the driving and/or operation of heavy construction, tree work and maintenance equipment, i.e. street sweeper, front end loader, payloader, large backhoe, hydra-lift, bucket truck, bulldozer, low boy transport truck, 10 wheel dump truck, trencher, stump digger, wastewater sludge truck, clam truck, chipper truck, steel rollers, and large cranes.
• Operates heavy equipment for handling, installation, and repair of large pipes (greater than 4 inches) and for maintenance of open and closed stormwater water course.
• Operates heavy equipment for removal and disposal of material from roadways.
• Rigs material needed for jobs.
• Keeps equipment on truck in working order. Inspects equipment and machinery. Performs regularly scheduled maintenance and servicing work in connection with the operation of heavy equipment. Washes, cleans, and vacuums assigned equipment.
• Attends work on continuous and regular basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• May perform work of other Motor Equipment Operator and Maintenance Worker classifications.
• May frequently chauffeur other employees, depending upon assignment and work location.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, and three years experience operating heavy equipment, including some lead work or supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, which provide the required knowledge, ability, and skills.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

• 1A CDL instructional permit may be required at the time of appointment and a CDL License may be required within six months of date of appointment (depending on job assignment and work location).
• 2A CDL License may be required at the time of appointment (depending on job assignment and work location).
• Information on whether or not a CDL license (and which class: A, B, or C) is required, will be provided by the hiring department based on the specific vehicle(s) which may be required to be driven in the particular job assignment.
• CDL-classified vehicles which are not driven on public roadways do not require a CDL license.

NOTES

• Work requires physical strength and agility sufficient to safely perform all essential functions.
• Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions.
• Work may require performing tasks in and around heavy traffic.
• Work may require exposure to prolonged high noise levels.
• Work may require exposure to hazardous conditions and noxious chemicals.
• May be required to work outside business hours.

SELECTION FACTORS

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