Equipment Operator III

Job Title

Alachua County Department of Public Works

This is highly skilled work operating a variety of power construction equipment and motorized vehicles for the Alachua County Department of Public Works. An employee assigned to this classification operates compressors, pumps, hoists, cranes, derricks, shovels, tractors, scrapers, and motor graders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structural and reinforcing steel, and pour concrete or other hard surface paving materials.

Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.

Completion of eighth grade and two years experience operating heavy and/or complex equipment; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. A valid State of Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with air brakes is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7;
Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and/or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.

Must obtain an "N" endorsement within thirty days of employment. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen & physical examination and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values. Operates the following equipment in construction and maintenance operations: finish motor grader (construction), drag line or track mounted hydraulic excavator, gradall and self-loading pan.

Operates a tractor trailer lowboy and tractor trailer tanker truck or dump truck (up to 105,000 lbs GVW including trailer GVW). Operates an asphalt patch truck. Operates complex and specialized equipment, such as, Asphalt Distributor Truck and Chip Sealer. Operates Asphalt Paving Equipment, requiring equipment specific training. Operates pincher truck or dump truck (up to 66,000 lbs GVW) and related equipment as work load demands.

Operates a hi-lift boom truck and a variety of powered machinery and equipment. Leads and directs the work of other employees on the maintenance/construction site when necessary to coordinate completion of the assigned task. Performs routine services and preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure good working order. Performs pre-operation checks of equipment. Completes minor repair work on equipment. Performs manual tasks and labor while not operating equipment and as required.

Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.

Medical/Health Insurance

Employee Life Insurance

Florida Retirement System

Employee Assistance Program

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance

Deferred Retirement Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Roth IRA

Tuition Assistance Program

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FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.

TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details.

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* IAFF – International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays.…