Public Works Equipment Operator - Fuel Truck

General Summary & Essential Responsibilities

Performs manual and technical work to fuel and grease heavy equipment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drives fuel truck to various jobsites to deliver diesel fuel and other hazardous materials to the equipment on site.

• Provides power grease capability, oil, water and hydraulic fluid to equipment operators at various locations.

• Maintains inventory and usage records of fuel, oil, and similar goods and materials.

• Loads and off-loads fuel, materials, supplies, or equipment: and cleans up at job site.

• Makes minor adjustments to and performs routine maintenance on equipment: and washes and cleans equipment after use.

• Prepares daily/weekly activity reports.

• Provide exceptional customer assistance, problem-solving, and/or complaints by all forms of communication.

Min. Education, Licenses and Certifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by some vocational or technical training in equipment operation and maintenance.

• Five (5) years of experience in the operation of heavy-duty construction equipment.

• Or an equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience.

Licenses and/or Certificates:

• Must maintain a valid "A" Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Endorsements:
• "H" - Hazardous Materials
• "T" - Double/Triple Trailers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures.

• Knowledge of modern office practices, plans, and procedures.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job-related computer programs and software applications.

• Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and rules governing transporting of equipment and its operation on public streets and highways.

• Knowledge of hazardous waste materials and transporting hazardous materials on public streets and highways.

• Knowledge of the functions, operating methods, and routine care/maintenance for standard automotive and construction equipment.

• Knowledge of the hazards of operation and appropriate safety rules and regulations.

• Knowledge of the principles and procedures of excavation, drainage, surfacing, and similar construction work.

• Knowledge of street surfacing materials, including asphalt and aggregates and street paving processes.

• Skill in the operation of assigned equipment in accordance with traffic laws and regulations.

• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.

• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.

• Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, multi-line telephone system, scanner, fax machine, and copier.

• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to work independently.

• Ability to make recommendations and to use resourcefulness and tact in solving new problems.

• Ability to ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives.

• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.

• Ability to perform manual labor, sometimes under unfavorable weather conditions.

• Ability to operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment.

• Ability to provide internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication.

• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.

• Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, service providers, other employees, and the general public.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception, crawling, climbing. Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is exposed to outdoor weather conditions or irate customers, extreme noise, odors, heights, and/or dust.

RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS

The position requires moderate exposure or risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, assault and battery, communicable disease, etc.).

DISCLAIMER:The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.