Public Works Equipment Operator - CDL Required

Leon County Government; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Leon County Government in Tallahassee seeks an equipment operator for public works. You will operate light to medium machinery such as front-end loaders, tractors, dump trucks, rollers, and related gear, performing pre-trip inspections and assisting with roadway and stormwater maintenance tasks.

The role requires completing the eighth grade, one year of related experience, and obtaining a Florida Class A CDL within 90 days, plus Florida DOT Maintenance of Traffic Certification and Leon County

Qualifications

• Requires completion of the eighth grade and one year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Typically operates light to medium public works automotive equipment such as, but not limited to, front end loader, bull dozier, forklift, rollers, tractors, crew truck, and dump trucks.
• Performs pre-trip inspection on all vehicles prior to placing them in service.
• Hauls sediments excavated from roadsides and outfalls to approved borrow pits and disposal areas.
• Hauls topsoil and backfill materials to roadside and outfalls in the repairs of drop-offs, washouts and other eroded areas.
• Tows trailers hauling materials and equipment to and from job sites.
• Drives crew truck hauling crew and materials to and from job sites.
• Operates various small equipment such as chainsaws, vibroplate packers, blowers, weed eaters, push mowers, pavement saws, jack hammers, etc.
• Assists with job site safety by installing appropriate construction signage and flagging traffic.

Job description

Leon County Government in Tallahassee seeks an equipment operator for public works. You will operate light to medium machinery such as front-end loaders, tractors, dump trucks, rollers, and related gear, performing pre-trip inspections and assisting with roadway and stormwater maintenance tasks.

The role requires completing the eighth grade, one year of related experience, and obtaining a Florida Class A CDL within 90 days, plus Florida DOT Maintenance of Traffic Certification and Leon County