Water Truck Operator - Seasonal

Job Details

Job Location:

BELLE GLADE, FL 33430

Position Type:
Seasonal Education Level: High School Travel Percentage:
None Job Shift: Any Job Category:
Transportation

Responsible for operating and maintaining a water truck to support road maintenance projects. Work involves transporting and applying water for dust control, soil compaction, and maintaining optimal moisture levels ures the safe and efficient operation of the water truck while adhering to all safety regulations and project specifications.

Work is performed under general supervision with limited latitude in the use of initiative. Position exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques.

• Safely operates a water truck to perform dust control and road compaction on farm roads
• Transports water to designated locations as required
• Performs daily pre- and post-trip inspections of the water truck to ensure it is in good working conditio
• Conducts routine maintenance, including checking fluid levels, tire pressure, and ensuring all safety equipment is functional
• Reports any mechanical issues or damage to the equipment promptly
• Communicates effectively with other workers and supervisors to prevent accidents
• Works collaboratively with other team members and supervisors to achieve project goals
• Communicates effectively with site managers and other operators regarding water requirements and schedules
• Ensures the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times
• Follows organizational and public safety guidelines and protocols, performs job functions in a safe manner, and reports all safety hazards per established policies and procedures
• May operate other company equipment, including bulldozers and yard trucks, as needed to support operations

None

• High school diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience operating a water truck or similar heavy machinery;
• OR a combination of experience, certification, education and training that demonstrates expertise in the related areas.

Must possess and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker “N” endorsement

Bilingual – English and Spanish

• Knowledge of safety protocols and compliance standards related to equipment operation
• Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, humid, dusty, and foggy working conditions depending on weather
• Ability to adapt quickly to a multicultural environment
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors and senior workers
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a service-oriented team
• Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, orally and in writing
• Ability to follow public safety guidelines and protocols and perform job functions in a safe manner
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those interacted with during work regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, military service, or diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Ability to maintain regular attendance to ensure efficient and effective performance of job duties

• Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds). Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of…