Tractor Boom Axe Operator - HEO I - Public Works

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners; Perry (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners seeks a skilled Public Works Equipment Operator to handle front-end loaders, tractors with attachments, and related machinery on road projects.

You will perform routine maintenance, inspections, and minor repairs, follow safety procedures, and assist in general labor when needed to support county infrastructure and reliable operations in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Progressively responsible experience with a minimum of one year in operating varied heavy equipment.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of safe operation and care of heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of laws and County regulations pertaining to equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Operates various mechanized equipment such as front-end loader and tractor with boom attachments.
• Operates other equipment as necessary to maintain work schedule.
• Inspects, cleans, and performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Performs manual work when not operating equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned to maintain work schedule.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Maintenance & minor repairs

Instruction following

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Summary:

Skilled work in the operation of Public Works equipment. Operates equipment with complex controls requiring a relatively high degree of skill and manipulative ability. Required to exercise skill and care in the operation on assigned equipment and to perform service on the equipment as well as protect property from damage. Will operate front end loader, tractor with boom axe and other light to medium load changes or other types of construction equipment is included. Perform manual labor when not operating equipment. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level employee who determines work priority and reviews assignments through periodic inspections for the achievement of desired results.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Operates various types of mechanized equipment such as front-end leader and tractor with boom axe.
• Operates other equipment when necessary to maintain work schedule.
• Cleans, inspects, and performs routine maintenance, minor repairs, and adjustments to assigned equipment.
• Performs manual work associated with equipment usage.
• Performs other job duties as assigned by supervisor including laborer and semi-skilled assignments when necessary to maintain work schedule.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/Or Experience:

Progressively responsible experience with a minimum of one year in the operation of varied heavy equipment in road work or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Other Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Thorough knowledge of general practices of safe, efficient operation and care of a variety of heavy equipment.
• Ability to safely operate equipment under all types of weather conditions on rough ground.
• Ability to make minor repairs to the equipment and to assist in general repairs.
• Thorough knowledge of laws and County regulations pertaining to the operation of equipment.

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 this job, the employee often works