Equipment Operator

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• Health Insurance Benefits
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  No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off
  : 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
• Continuous Service Benefit
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  Paid out annually after 5 years of service
• Work-Life Balance
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  Flexible work schedule
• Retirement Plans
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  Two pension/retirement options to choose from

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Performs intermediate semi-skilled work in the operation of motorized equipment; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

• Operates a dump truck and other equipment in connection with the transportation of dirt, sand, stone, gravel, asphalt, and rock.
• Operates a light truck in carrying tools, equipment, and supplies to and from jobs.
• Operates tractor to cut grass, edges bike paths, trims trees, and patches drainpipes.

• Operates medium to heavy equipment.
• Performs maintenance and construction work as necessary.
• Performs related tasks as required.

General knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and servicing trucks and related light motorized construction and maintenance equipment; general knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operations; some knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary to the proper operation of construction and maintenance equipment; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions;

mechanical aptitude; ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and six (6) months of experience in the operation of motorized equipment.

Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "B" CDL driver's license with no more than six points in the last three years.

Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to date of hire, and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Reference Checks
• Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
• Workers' Compensation
• Physical
• Drug and Alcohol Screen