Light Equipment Operator

Salary: $18.14 Hourly
Location : Kissimmee, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 02845
Department: ROAD & BRIDGE
Opening Date: 02/06/2026
Closing Date: 3/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

General Description of Duties
NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS: INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAYGRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED.
Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform skilled vehicle and light equipment operation in the construction, maintenance and repair tasks associated with County infrastructure development and public properties management. Employee functions at entry level, where area of assignment may include but is not limited to, road and bridge, solid waste, utilities systems and public works installation, maintenance and operations.

Employee has knowledge and proficiency gained through training and experience. Performs related work as directed.

Essential Job Functions
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.

• Operates light vehicles and equipment in the installation, maintenance and repair functions associated with the assigned functional area; depending on area of assignment, operates equipment that includes, but is not necessarily limited to, flatbed, compactors, back-hoes, loaders, chippers, pan, dozer, drag lines, forklifts, graders, stripers, rollers, loaders, trenchers, hydraulic excavator, semi-tractor trailer, truck mounted crane and heavy equipment/trucks.
• Identifies potential hazards for the general public during installation, maintenance and repair projects; determines appropriate equipment operating procedures accordingly.
• Performs labor intensive, moderately complex construction, grounds maintenance and repair work; works independently or as part of a work crew in installation, maintenance and repair activities in the management and care of County infrastructure and properties in one or more of the skilled and semi-skilled disciplines, e.g plumbing, masonry, carpentry, flooring, irrigation electric, asphalt repairs, sandbag/headwall repairs, sod installation, etc.
• Participates in the construction, renovation and restoration of streets, bridges, solid waste, utility systems and public works landscapes and grounds.
• Performs work in the safe and proper operation of tools, vehicles and equipment in compliance with prescribed safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in work-site safety set-up, e.g., sets barricades and cones, preps for excavation and confined space entry, performs traffic control in accordance with uniform work zone safety standards.
• Inspects completed work for proper operation, adherence to work orders, and safety.
• Performs general maintenance and upkeep of equipment and machinery, e.g., lubricates, services and fuels vehicles and equipment; performs routine light maintenance to vehicles and equipment; washes and maintains vehicles and equipment.
• Attends safety meetings and/or participate in safety inspections.
• Performs inspection and recording duties as prescribed by department, County, State and related regulatory standards, policies, procedures and requirements.
• Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Experience: One (1) year responsible experience in the operation of a wide variety of construction, maintenance and repair vehicles, light equipment and machinery; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Miscellaneous:

• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Florida Driver's License (Passenger, Hazardous Materials, and/or Tanker endorsement may be required depending on area of assignments).
• Class B is acceptable with the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within three (3) months of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to read and interpret various documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and related documentation.
• Ability to operate various vehicles, trucks, light construction equipment and machinery, and other gasoline and diesel driven motors, e.g., service trucks, forklifts, back hoe, grader, bulldozer, dump trucks.
• Knowledge of the safe and proper use and care of manual, electrical, gas and hydraulic powered tools and equipment used in the assigned functional area.
• Knowledge of the proper placement of barricades and signage for road and lane closures needed for the protection of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
• Ability to perform…