Equipment Operator - Water Distribution

Description

The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long‑term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career.

Non‑Exempt
Safety Sensitive: YES
Level II Screening: NO

Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, the incumbent performs semi‑skilled work in the operation of equipment and devices used in the maintenance of City streets, including, but not limited to, the repair of pavement, sinkholes and potholes, rights‑of‑ways, canals, roadways, solid waste disposal, sewer, stormwater repair & maintenance, parks and recreational facilities, and construction projects. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

Non‑Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee’s Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.

• Operates a vacuum / jetter truck, valve machine, skid‑steer, slope mower, flat deck/bush hog mower, excavator, and other essential equipment to accomplish the task.

• Knowledge of various types of semi‑skilled manual work performed in the maintenance and repair of municipal storm water systems, irrigation, roadways, and related structures.
• Knowledge of various types of manual, gas, or diesel powered equipment employed in maintenance and repair of municipal storm water systems, irrigation, roadways, and related structures.
• Knowledge of occupational safety rules, practices and personal protective equipment associated with performing duties using heavy equipment, in traffic and in adverse weather conditions.
• Knowledge of the City and State rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Skill in the safe use and operation of various maintenance and repair tools and light gas or diesel powered equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to adapt to performing under frequent deadlines and/or in response to emergencies.
• Ability to operate necessary equipment.
• Ability to follow both oral and written directions.
• Ability to recognize and address common safety issues in the field.
• Ability to detect improper functioning mechanical systems.
• Ability to effectively use devices such as a computer or tablet.

• High School diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of experience in the operation of equipment including, but not limited to, regular boom grad‑all, asphalt patch truck, small backhoe, scatback, flusher, sewer cleaning truck, dump truck, vacuum / jetter truck, dump truck with tandem trailer attached, flatbed, front loader, grader, or similar equipment.
• Mandatory Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) Drug/Alcohol Testing required.
• Must possess or obtain within 12 months of hire a valid Florida Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement and an acceptable driving record.
• Must have or obtain within 12 months of appointment Intermediate MOT certification.

• Must hold a State of Florida Level three (3) or higher Water Distribution System Operator License at the time of hire or be able to obtain within eighteen (18) months from date of hire.

• Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
• Climbing – ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.
• Crawling – moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet.
• Crouching – bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
• Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
• Fingering – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Grasping – applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels,…