Equipment Operator II - Road & Bridge

Working under general supervision of a Foreman or Manager, we operate various size dump trucks and agricultural tractors pulling full and/or half batwing mower decks or other articulated mower decks, excluding boom mowers. We also operate zero turn mowers and walk‑behind mowers.

• Operate assigned equipment necessary to maintain vegetation within County road right‑of‑ways, stormwater retention ponds, and other areas that require mowing/maintenance within the County.
• Operate equipment necessary to sweep roadway shoulders and bike lanes with a tractor‑mounted sweeper.
• Operate various types of compaction equipment necessary to compact different types of material including asphalt.
• Operate various size dump trucks to haul different types of material to and from various maintenance projects.
• Wash and clean assigned equipment as directed by supervisors.
• Perform routine maintenance as needed on assigned equipment.
• Be required to work during a declared emergency.

High school graduate or GED and three years of working experience operating various types of mowing equipment and dump trucks.

• Candidate must possess a valid Florida Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) at time of hire.

• Knowledge of the safe operation and capabilities of various types of mowing and construction equipment.
• Knowledge of the operating principles and maintenance needs of various types of mowing and construction equipment.
• Knowledge of highway safety rules and regulations necessary to operate various types of mowing equipment along active roadways.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to move heavy objects and endure strenuous laboring tasks under varying weather conditions.

Work is performed outside under various types of weather conditions.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all‑inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.

I understand that a qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

I have read the job description for the above position and understand the job duties, requirements, and responsibilities for the position. I attest that I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined in the job description either with or without accommodation. I understand that if I require accommodation, I will contact the Human Resources Department to request accommodation.

If I have any questions about the job duties described in the above job description, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or a member of the Human Resources staff.

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