SENIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

State of Florida; Starke (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Career Advancement

Job summary

The State of Florida is seeking a Senior Heavy Equipment Operator in Starke, FL. The successful candidate will operate various heavy machinery for maintenance and construction projects, assist with prescribed burning activities, and conduct minor equipment maintenance.

A valid Florida Class 'A' Driver's License is required. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, vacation, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Florida Class 'A' Driver's License.
• Two years of experience in Heavy Equipment Operation or related field.
• Must complete NWCG Physical Fitness Test within three years.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for road maintenance and construction projects.
• Assist with prescribed burning activities.
• Conduct minor maintenance and servicing of equipment.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Protocols

Maintenance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heavy Machinery

Job description

SENIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Requisition No:880416

Agency: Military Affairs

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. on closing date

VACANCY # 62000381

WORK LOCATION: STARKE, FL

The mission of the Florida Department of Military Affairs is to provide management oversight of the Florida National Guard and provide units and personnel ready to support national security objectives; to protect the public safety of citizens and to contribute to the national, state and community programs that add value to the United States of America and to the State of Florida.

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses
• New employees of the Department of Military Affairs will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• New employees of the Department of Military Affairs are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program.
• The Department of Military Affairs is paid on a monthly basis.
• This position is a Cooperative Agreement position.
• As a CANDIDATE, you are required to provide documentation (i.e., High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.
• Must be able to obtain a completion of a favorable National Agency Check background investigation clearance.

*NOTE*

To be considered for this position, application must be fully completed, your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process and clearly stated within the employment history.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent; AND
• Two (2) years of professional, full-time-equivalent experience in Heavy Equipment Operation or related field.
• Must currently possess, or be able to attain within one year, a valid Florida Class "A" Driver's License.
• Must maintain valid Florida Class "A" Driver's License year to year.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Individual attaining this position must complete NWCG Physical Fitness Test: Moderate within three years of start-date to retain position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates other light to heavy equipment in the regular maintenance of roads, ditches and culverts and other various construction projects to support the training site. This can include operation of pay loaders, dump trucks, heavy bulldozers, earth movers, road graders, and backhoes. Operates heavy tractor/trailers and transports in transporting all above equipment and supplies.
• Assists with all prescribed burning activities to include pre-suppression plowing.
• Provides assistance under the supervision of the forest area supervisor which may include: timber inventory assistance; participation in timber marking, minor tree planting projects, identification of fire hazards and conditions and prescribes proper remedial steps to prevent or mitigate fire damage.
• Conducts minor maintenance and servicing of equipment. Maintains valid necessary licenses.
• This position has assigned wildland fire duties and as such must possess qualifications appropriate for their expected level of involvement in the wildland fire organization. This level is documented by position in the Installation Wildland Fire Management Plan (IWFMP) and IAW the HQDA DCS G-9 Wildland Fire Guidance and Transition Plan. To maintain these qualifications, a yearly Wildland Firefighter refresher (RT130) must be attended and an appropriate level Work Capacity Test (WCT) as defined by NWCG PMS310-1 or agency standard must be completed as defined by the timetable described within the Training Transition Plan. The level of appropriate WCT (arduous, moderate, light) is dependent on the position as defined in the IWFMP or Agency Qualification Standards (Appendix C of Training Transition Plan).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• K nowledge of safety rules and protocols when operating heavy machinery
• Knowledge of the procedures for operating a variety of heavy equipment
• Knowledge of the rules of the road
• Skill in operating heavy equipment
• Ability to perform light maintenance and service work
• Ability to communicate effectively

SPECIAL REMINDERS:

The State of Florida and The Department of Military Affairs participate in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires that all employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of any person hired to work in the United States.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

The Department of Military Affairs values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location: STARKE, FL, US, 32091 PALATKA, FL, US, 32177 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32222 OLUSTEE, FL, US, 73560 RAIFORD, FL, US, 32026 ORANGE PARK, FL, US, 32065 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32608 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32244 EAST PALATKA, FL, US, 32177 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32056 GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL, US, 32043 OLUSTEE, FL, US, 32072 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32212 HASTINGS, FL, US, 32145 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32055 ORANGE PARK, FL, US, 32073 GLEN ST MARY, FL, US, 32040 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32601 FLEMING ISLAND, FL, US, 32003 ORANGE PARK, FL, US, 32605 MACCLENNY, FL, US, 32063 HAWTHORNE, FL, US, 32640 ALACHUA, FL, US, 32315 MICANOPY, FL, US, 32667 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32609 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32219 STARKE, FL, US, 32608 ST AUGUSTINE, FL, US, 32092 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32605 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32025 WALDO, FL, US, 32694 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32611 PALATKA, FL, US, 32007 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32221 FL, US, 32178 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32606 EAST PALATKA, FL, US, 32131 KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL, US, 32656 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32024 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32641 RAIFORD, FL, US, 32083 ALACHUA, FL, US, 32615 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32607 MIDDLEBURG, FL, US, 32068 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32653 LAKE BUTLER, FL, US, 32054

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.