General Equipment Operator - Stormwater

General Equipment Operator - Stormwater

Salary

$18.83 - $20.71 Hourly

Location

Crestview, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

26-097

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

04/16/2026

Closing Date

4/29/2026 11:59 PM Central

* Description

* Questions

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Drives and operates trucks and equipment; loads, hauls and distributes materials for use in construction and maintenance activities.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

* Operates trucks and equipment, to include steel wheel, dump trucks, flat-beds, loaders, backhoes, spreaders, bush hogs, compactors, graders, dozers, rollers, four-wheel drive pickups, and tanker trucks.

* Operates hand tools, to include chainsaw, shovel, axe and rake.

* Performs physical labor in the maintenance, restoration or construction of roadways, drainage systems or disposal sites.

* Loads trucks with clay, sand, rock and soil.

* Inspects trucks, tools and equipment; ensures trucks, tools and equipment are properly maintained.

* Assists with traffic control at work sites, to include flagging and erecting barricades and signs.

* Cuts trees, limbs and shrubbery on rights-of-way or adjacent road and traffic areas of assigned work site.

* Clears ditches, culverts, drains, gutters and dams.

* Installs and cleans waste and landfill drains.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education. Training, and

Experience:

High school diploma or GED supplemented by one (1) year of experience in the operation of heavy-duty trucks and equipment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Licenses and/or

Certifications:

Requires a valid Class "B" commercial driver license with air brakes. May require an "N" endorsement depending upon assignment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements:

Must be physically able to operate heavy duty trucks and equipment requiring manipulation of multiple controls, where excellent eye/hand/foot coordination is essential for safe and productive operations; must be physically able to operate various hand held manual and gas-powered tools and equipment. Must be able to exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 20 to 50 pounds frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds to constantly lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Must be able to perform manual tasks and remain on feet for extended periods of time. Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work.

Language Ability:
Requires the ability to communicate effectively in English, including the ability to convey, record and exchange information; requires the ability to explain procedures and to give, receive and follow oral and written instructions.

Intelligence:
Requires the ability to apply principles of common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions; to deal with problems involving concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists; to make independent judgments in the absence of supervisor; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.

Numerical Aptitude:
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide; determine weight; may require the ability to calculate decimals and percentages.

Interpersonal Temperament:
Requires the ability to deal with people beyond receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate levels of stress, imposed by frequent deadlines, peak workloads, or public contact. Requires the ability to exercise consistent tact and courtesy when in frequent contact with various professionals, county staff, and the general public.

01

Please indicate which best describes your highest level of completed education.

* No formal education completed, but I have relevant experience

* High School Diploma or GED

* Associates Degree

* Bachelors Degree

* Masters Degree or above

* None of the above

02

If you stated completion of a degree in the previous question, please state your major (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided.

03

Please indicate how many years of experience you possess in the operation of heavy duty trucks and equipment.

* None

* Less than 6 months

* At least 6 months but less than 1 year

* At least 1 year but less than 2 years

* At least 2 years but less than 3 years

* At least 3 years but less than 4 years

* 4 years or more

04

Please indicate how many years of experience you possess in the operation of a Bulldozer.

* None

* Less than 6 months

* At least 6 months but less than 1 year

* At least 1 year but less than 2 years

* At least 2 years but less than 4 years

* At least 4 years but less than 6 years

* At least 6 years but less than 8 years

* 8 years or more

05

Please indicate how many years of experience you possess in the operation of a Grader.

* None

* Less than 6 months

* At least 6 months but less than 1 year

* At least 1 year but less than 2 years

* At least 2 years but less than 4 years

* At least 4 years but less than 6 years

* At least 6 years but less than 8 years

* 8 years or more

06

Please indicate how many years of experience you possess in the…