Heavy Equipment Operator II at St. Lucie County Florida Tampa, FL

Heavy Equipment Operator II job at St. Lucie County Florida. Tampa, FL. Salary: $22.66 Hourly

Location : Road & Bridge 3158 Will Fee Road, FL

Job Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt

Job Number: 131572

Department: Public Works

Division: Road and Bridge

Opening Date: 06/28/2024

Closing Date: 8/23/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

Job Summary

G ENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Skilled work in the operation of heavy equipment on a daily basis and some complex construction equipment. Duties also include the performance of manual laboring tasks.

Essential Job Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Operation of all equipment associated with an Equipment Operator and Heavy Equipment Operator I positions plus being able to operate a Gradall, Menzi Muck, track hoe, vac-truck, off road dump truck and other equipment as required by the Road & Bridge Manager or his/her designee.

Must be able to perform manual labor tasks such as frequent shoveling, raking and loading materials by hand.

Adheres to operational procedures within the division.

Keeps supervisor informed of all potential safety or operational problems.

Must be able to maintain accurate inventory, diaries, maintenance logs and records.

Understand and comply with the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners employee handbook and other established policies and procedures.

Perform other job-related functions as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

Operating characteristics, safety practices and techniques of heavy equipment.

The operational requirements of heavy equipment including recommended procedures for daily inspecting and cleaning of the equipment.

Traffic laws and other regulations governing the operation of equipment.

Ability to:

Communicate effectively with supervisors.

Read and comprehend instructions in order to maintain the equipment in compliance with service manuals and operational policies and implement procedures in accordance with service manuals and operational policies.

Carry out assigned tasks with verbal instructions.

Perform all activities without constant supervision.

To work extended hours and weekend if required.

To work constantly outside under adverse weather conditions of cold, heat, humidity and rain.

Skilled in:

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the public.

Establishing and maintaining a team environment with fellow employees.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS: Constant walking, standing, use of both hands, fingers and legs for extended periods. Very frequent lifting of 30 lbs. or less. Frequent heavy lifting of 50 lbs. or more. Very frequent lifting of 30 lbs. or less reaching above shoulders, kneeling, bending and squatting. Must have full dexterity in both hands and feet. Good vision and hearing with or without correction. Individual must be able to work safely at heights up to 60' above ground.

WORK HAZARDS: Driving in heavy traffic, in all types of weather conditions. Working in public areas under an environment of pedestrian and vehicular traffic while in close proximity of other workers. General occupational hazard of being around heavy equipment on a daily basis.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT USED OR NEEDED: Work shoes, work gloves, shield cap, safety vest, safety glasses, hard hats and back support belts. Vehicular seat belts to be used at all times.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

County employees are considered essential personnel in providing and continuing services to our community during and following a disaster, such as a hurricane, or in other emergency situations. As a requirement of County employment, County employees are subject to being required to remain at work during an event, respond to a recall immediately following an event and/or immediately reporting to work when an all clear is declared by the County Administrator. During these types of events, County employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

ADA STATEMENT:

A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or trade school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.

EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years' experience in the operation and routine maintenance of heavy equipment. Final decision of appointment to this job will be based…