Equipment Operator II

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As the second largest city in Palm Beach County, the City of Boca Raton offers robust benefits to its employees:

• Health Insurance Benefits
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  No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off
  : 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
• Continuous Service Benefit
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  Paid out annually after 5 years of service
• Work-Life Balance
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  Flexible work schedule
• Retirement Plans
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  Two pension/retirement options to choose from

Whether you're starting out or looking to take your public service career to the next level, the City of Boca Raton offers the tools, resources, and culture to help you succeed.

The Equipment Operator II position plays an important role for the Recreation Services Department in keeping parks, and buildings clean, safe and beautiful.

An Equipment Operator II performs skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the operation of heavy and complex automotive and construction equipment. This position involves the use of various machinery to support various construction, maintenance, and repair tasks. The individual in this role is responsible for ensuring proper equipment operation, safety, and maintenance. The work is performed under regular supervision.

• Operates beach cleaning unit and tractors in the maintenance and raking of beaches, and operates large mowers in parks, recreation areas, etc.

• Operates back-hoe, and front-end loader in the performance of maintenance and repair tasks.

• Performs construction, maintenance and repair duties when not operating equipment.

• Operates lighter equipment.

• Operates large mowers and tractors in the maintenance and raking of beaches, parks, recreation areas, etc.

• Operates boom truck with chipper; operates street sweeper.

• Operates special lift truck for special services such as tree trimming and hanging holiday decorations.

• Operates clam shell truck for debris removal.

• Dig graves at the cemetery, ensuring proper excavation depth and alignment in accordance with cemetery guidelines.

• Collaborate with the team by assisting with tasks, projects, and special events to enhance park aesthetics, functionality, and safety.

• Operates large mowers and tractors in the maintenance and raking of beaches, parks, recreation areas, etc;;
• Operates lighter equipment.
• Trains other operators.
• Service and makes repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Performs related tasks as required.
• Cleans and maintains tractors, track loaders, beach cleaning equipment, trailers, backhoe and clam shell truck.
• Park maintenance such as raking, blowing, debris removal, mowing, edging and weed eating.

• The principles and practices of operating and servicing construction equipment.
• Traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation.
• The occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary to the proper operation of varied construction and maintenance equipment.

• Mechanical aptitude.
• The use of equipment to which assigned.

• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school

• Four (4) years of experience in the operation of motorized equipment.
• Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "B" CDL driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years.

Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.

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