Equipment Operator II

Skilled in the operation of intermediate and complex construction equipment. Duties also include the performance of manual laboring tasks. Work is performed under direct supervision of a Field Supervisor or lead worker.

• Serves as primary operator of simple to moderately complex machinery and equipment, in all phases of road, street, sidewalk, drainage structures, swale construction and maintenance.

• Operates lawn mowers (40 horsepower and above), tractor-bush hogs, clam trucks, small dump trucks, and other equipment as assigned.

• Loads and off-loads materials, supplies, and equipment.

• Performs routine maintenance, adjustments, and minor repairs on equipment.

• Operates a variety of manual and power tools.

• Assists traffic control duties (road closing and detour) by setting up work zones.

• Maintains water control structures, including greasing and adjusting gates to control water valves, and maintaining surrounding grounds.

• Performs manual laboring, repair or construction tasks when not operating equipment.

• Keeps records and submits reports on work performed, as required.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.)

• Knowledge of the operating principles and maintenance needs of intermediate and complex construction equipment.

• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations, safety rules and occupational hazards, pertaining to the operation of assigned vehicles, equipment and machinery.

• Ability to use small office equipment, including copy machines or telephone systems.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to recognize malfunctions of said machinery and equipment.

• Ability to understand both written and oral instructions relating to the general duties and carry out said instructions with minimum supervision.

• Ability to read and understand written instructions, as well as prepare clear concise written reports.

• Ability to plan, organize and use mature judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions in accordance with established policy.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, other employees and the public.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is preferred.

• Three (3) years of work experience in grounds maintenance, construction and heavy manual labor.

(A comparable amount of relevant training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.)

Licenses and Certifications:

Must possess a valid State of Florida Commercial Driver's License Class B by date of hire.