Medium Equipment Operator; Stormwater

The Medium Equipment Operator performs unskilled, semiskilled, and manual labor work in the operation of several types of light to medium equipment involved in the maintenance and /or construction of County roadways, right of ways, and other areas as needed.

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• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Operates, maintains, and services various medium equipment’s to maintain roadways, right of ways, drainage, etc.
• Operates medium equipment including, but not limited to, farm tractors, mowers, dump trucks, flatbeds, water trucks, backhoe, skid loader, mini excavator, roller and other trucks, tractors, or similar equipment. May occasionally operate gasoline powered machinery as assigned.
• Cleans equipment and maintains all records on equipment.
• Maintains record of tasks performed daily, and other reports and records as required.
• Assists in removal of trees, debris, and vegetation to maintain roadways.
• Operates heavier equipment on emergency, temporary or trainee basis, as needed.
• Responds to after hours’ emergency call outs as needed.
• Assists with disaster preparedness and emergency response in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency event.
• Performs other duties as required.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six (6) months of experience in the construction industry, preferably in road or bridge construction.
• Three (3) months experience in the operation and routine maintenance of the type of equipment of primary assignment.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of operating various types of light to medium equipment.
• Ability to use effectively standard maintenance equipment and hand tools.
• Must have sufficient physical strength, agility, and stamina to perform assigned tasks under adverse conditions.
• Ability to work after normal business hours (includes nights and weekend) to respond to emergencies.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.

• Florida Commercial Driver License (CDL), Class "A" with "N" endorsement.
  • Non-CDL Class "A" with "N" endorsement holders but will be required to obtain Class "A" license with "N" endorsement Air Brakes within 120 days of employment. Non-CDL Class "A" with "N" endorsement is considered a lower pay rate.
• Must have or be able to obtain within one (1) year of employment, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c:
    Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS); and
  • IS-700.b:
    An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

• Requires standing and walking most of the time.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds.
• The job requires frequent bending, squatting, balancing, twisting, reaching above shoulders and occasional climbing, kneeling, and throwing.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve frequent simple grasping, pushing, pulling, operating foot controls/levers, driving automotive equipment, working in darkness, operating a manual transmission, and occasionally fine manual manipulation.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• The job may risk exposure to adverse weather, moving machinery, fumes and gases, electrical hazards, unprotected heights, and extreme noise.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an…