Job Description

Posting number: 202600032

Department: Public Works

Division: Streets

Job classification: Equipment Operator II - Streets

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Safety, Public Works

Summary

Performs work requiring operation of motor equipment used in construction and maintenance of roadways and special skills learned on the job. Does related work as required involving street resurfacing and maintenance; routine work consisting of manual tasks. Works under the immediate supervision of the Assistant Manager who lays out the details of each specific assignment and constantly checks the work in process and upon completion. Position reports to the Assistant Manager with review and oversight by the Streets & Grounds Manager.

Examples of duties

• Operates vibrator tamper in the compaction of fill dirt, lime- rock and asphalt; operates jackhammer and air compressor; operates dump truck in the hauling of fill dirt, lime rock, and asphalt; operates bucket truck; operates core drill; operates paint stripper, asphalt truck.
• Cleans gutters, culverts, and other drainage structures; sweeps streets, gutters, and sidewalks by hand; shovels gravel and dirt.
• Loads and unloads stone, gravel, dirt, asphalt, concrete, timber, and heavy mechanical equipment.
• Repair and maintain streets and sidewalks using concrete and/or asphalt by shoveling mix from truck, placing in hole and tamping. Operates the hot mix asphalt patch truck in patching of potholes and utility cuts.
• Performs a variety of other heavy manual work in connection with the maintenance and construction of streets, alleys, and roads.
• Digs post holes and sets posts.
• Cleans street signs; assists in street sign manufacturing and installation.
• Replaces bulbs in traffic lights.
• Drives truck to and from job and works as a trainee on automotive equipment and machinery.
• Subject to overtime work and responds to job-related emergencies as required.
• Performs general janitorial work.
• Performs other related work as necessary.

Qualifications

High school diploma required; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; a minimum of one (1) year experience as experience in operation of heavy equipment, preferably with road maintenance experience. Willingness to perform routine manual work; ability to lift heavy articles; stamina; excellent physical condition.

Driver's License Requirement: Valid Florida Driver's License Classification B .

Supplemental information

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. The employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information with others. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must frequently lift or move items up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move items up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.