Automotive Equipment Operator
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Transportation
Driver, General Labor
Department:
Public Works Department
Organizational Unit:
Roadway and Bridge
Position Type:
Permanent
Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time
Open Until Filled.
$18.21 to $20.03 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. South Area/Palm Bay. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Performs experienced service work operating light automotive vehicles or equipment and performing routine automotive service and maintenance.
REQUIREMENTSSix (6) months of experience operating light motor vehicles and/or Public Works equipment used to maintain roads, drainage, sidewalks, and landscaping. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSMust possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. This job involves heavy physical labor performed outdoors with exposure to dirt, noise, fumes, traffic, moving heavy equipment, and extreme weather conditions. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, or any natural or man‑made disaster threatening the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST(With or without reasonable accommodations)
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS- LIFT: 50 lbs. or more
- CARRY: 50 lbs. or more
- PUSH: 50 lbs. or more
- PULL: 50 lbs. or more
- STAND: 5 – 8 hours
- WALK: 5 – 8 hours
- SIT: 5 – 8 hours
- DRIVE: 5 – 8 hours
- Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring);
Operating foot controls;
Pulling;
Pushing;
Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
- Balance;
Bend;
Climb;
Dig;
Jump;
Kneel;
Reach;
Stoop
- Color Perception;
Good distant vision;
Good hearing;
Good near vision;
Good speech;
Use of both eyes
- Must be able to lift sandbags weighing 75 pounds and lifting concrete bags weighing 95 pounds.
- At heights above/below ground level;
Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.;
In cold;
In dampness or chilly conditions;
In heat;
In high humidity;
In or with dusty conditions;
In or with moving objects or vehicles;
In or with noisy conditions;
On or with ladders or scaffolding;
On slippery or uneven walking surfaces;
With chemicals or solvents;
With feet, legs or hands in water;
With fumes, smoke, gases or flames;
With grease;
With lawn grasses, plants, etc.;
With odors;
With oils;
With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.);
Work alone;
Work outside;
Works Closely with Others
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