Equipment Operator - Cemetery

Veterans' Preference Applies

EEO Statement

The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services.

Non-Smoking

The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum.

Hours

Tuesday - Friday 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM and Saturday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

• High school graduate or recognized GED.
• Two years of verifiable work experience operating backhoe, loader, forklifts, bobcat, roller, dump truck, Vac‑con truck and tack machine and other construction equipment in a related field.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations

• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License, Class B, CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsements or obtain it within six months of the hire date, excluding Parks Maintenance Division which requires a valid Florida Driver's License.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

• Able to be on call during regular off duty hours for emergencies.
• Knowledge of principles and methods of operating a backhoe, loader, truck and other equipment.
• Knowledge of practices, methods and materials used in construction and maintenance in water/sewer network and streets maintenance.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to safety and operation of equipment.
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and detect problems with equipment.
• Ability to perform manual work.
• Ability to follow and understand written and oral instructions.
• Skill in cleaning and maintaining equipment.
• Skill in operating a truck and trailer for transporting equipment.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.

Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy

Policy:
The City of Delray Beach reserves the right to require all employees having a CDL and performing safety-sensitive activities to submit to drug and/or alcohol testing to determine the presence of prohibited substances.

Enforcement and Conduct Expectations

Employees are expected to respond to supervision, cooperate with guidance, maintain a professional image, report for work promptly, notify of absences per rules, adhere to time accrual rules, and maintain courteous behavior with the public and colleagues.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over). Acceptable eyesight and hearing. Walking, standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, driving equipment operation. Works inside/outside in various weather conditions, dust, below ground level. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.

Selection Guidelines

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job-related tests may be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement, and requirements may change.