Heavy Equipment Operator

Under general supervision, the position operates construction equipment for the maintenance of underground utilities. Employees in this classification perform skilled maintenance work. Position is responsible for operating various types of equipment to install or remove underground pipe, conduit, valves, hydrants, and fittings. Performs related work as directed.

• Operates construction equipment such as back hoes, loaders, and trenchers to remove, repair, and/or replace underground utility components.
• Operates heavy vehicles to deliver construction equipment or materials to job sites; operates vehicles to remove debris from job sites.
• Performs preventive maintenance on construction equipment such as oiling, greasing, and inspections.
• Assists supervisors and others as needed for construction/repair tasks.
• Operates valves and hydrants to restrict or reroute water for installation or repair of water mains and sewer lines.
• Performs landscape restoration including laying asphalt, concrete and/or sod replacement.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools such as power saws, wrenches, and probes.
• Maintains logs of vehicle use, and work accomplished.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by minimum three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes heavy construction equipment operation; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• State CDL Class B

Please be sure to answer all supplemental questions thoroughly and completely. Please note that if you do not answer all the questions in its entirety, your application may not be further considered in the hiring process. If you have any difficulty understanding or completing the supplemental questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at .

Please be advised:
Proof of education level is required (copy of High School Diploma/GED or College Degree/transcript needs to be uploaded in PDF format to application). Any required licenses and or certifications for the position you are applying for must be submitted as well. If required documentation is not provided, the application will be incomplete and will not continue in the hiring process.

The City of Lauderhill, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.

C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Lauderhill will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

You may waive a postsecondary educational requirement for a position of employment (except if the position is exempt under the statute e.g., temporary employees, members of boards and commissions, positions that require an employee to be a member of the Florida Bar), for a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard or a veteran who has been honorably discharged if the person is otherwise qualified for the position.

Due to the volume of applications the City receives, every applicant meeting the minimum qualifications cannot be guaranteed an interview. Applicants are selected for an interview…