Automotive Equipment Operator - Landscape Services

Automotive Equipment Operator

• Landscape Services

Classification Title: Automotive Equipment Operator 1, C14

Location: 4550 126th Ave. N., Clearwater, FL 33762

Schedule: Monday

• Thursday; 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Apply to be a proud employee of the Pinellas County Public Works Landscape Services grounds maintenance team. We are currently accepting employment applications for a experienced, safety conscious "Automotive Equipment Operator One". Landscape Services preforms the grounds maintenance activities along the county owned right-of-ways, roadway medians, ponds and sidewalk clearing in excess of 1,075 acres per mowing cycle.

What Would You Do?

• Operates equipment in the assignments of ground maintenance services for public right-of-way, roadway medians, ponds or other various County owned properties.

• Operates zero-turn lawn mowers, line trimmers, edger's, blowers, tractors, skid loaders, wood chippers, truck and trailer and other related vegetation management equipment.

• Performs manual labor and will utilize hand tools to supplement equipment operations at times.

• Performs removal of non-purposeful or invasive vegetation within public right-of-ways, medians, sidewalk clearing or other County owned properties through manual labor or equipment at times.

• Performs daily maintenance inspections, lubrication/grease, sharpen mower blades daily and other minor maintenance work on equipment.

• Communicates with the Field Operations Supervisor to determine work priorities and resolve work problems.

• Picks up and hauls debris as assigned.

• Communicates from a computer, cell phone, and written reports.

• Provides labor or equipment operation assistance to Urban Forestry as needed for right-of-way tree maintenance or unwanted vegetation removal activities..

What Do You Need To Have?

• Six (6) months of experience in commercial landscape maintenance and/or experience maintaining roadway right-of-way, road medians; or

• A Public Works Academy training certificate for equipment operators; or

• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

• A Pinellas County employee equipment certification that includes experience or training on job related equipment(s); or

• Physical strength and have the ability to perform medium to heavy manual labor tasks

• Willing and able to obtain and maintain a Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Certification within 6 months of hire.

• Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Driver's License upon hire with eligibility based upon evaluation of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) driving report.

• Other highly desirable knowledge, skills, abilities, and credentials relevant to a position.

• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

• Mandatory work schedules before, during and after any disaster or storm as directed by the Public Works director

Highly Desirable

• FNGLA Certified Horticulture Professional (FCHP)
• Pesticide Applicators License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and use of dump and flatbed trucks, tractors, and related public works equipment;

• Knowledge of the operation and repair of small to medium equipment;

• Knowledge of component parts, operating principles, and maintenance needs of medium to heavy equipment;

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions in the operation of medium to heavy equipment;

• Skill in the operation of medium to heavy automotive, maintenance, and construction equipment;

• Ability to make emergency repairs to motor driven equipment;

• Ability to work under adverse weather conditions and possession of sufficient physical strength and agility to operate medium sized equipment and perform manual labor.

Our benefits rank among the top in the area!

• Comprehensive medical coverage at a low cost:

2024 Medical Plan Premiums

Choose from two medical plans which offer the same low premiums and include medical care, prescription coverage, behavioral/mental health and vision care.

Coverage

Biweekly Cost

Employee Only

$13.09

Employee and Spouse or Domestic Partner

$151.16

Employee and Child(ren)

$120.60

Family

$247.67

• Benefits package includes health, vision, prescription, dental, life insurance, disability, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

• Florida Retirement System (FRS): Choose the Investment Plan or Pension Plan

• Generous leave time including 9 to 11 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 2 personal days (pro-rated), and 15 days of annual leave the first year

• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,800 per year

• Wellness Program including a Wellness Center, gym discounts, and classes.

• Deferred compensation plans from four providers

• To learn more, see What We Offer

Want to Learn More?

Please review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions, and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities at the below link.

Automotive Equipment Operator 1