Equipment Operator II - Road & Bridge

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Job Description

Welcome, we are excited you are here. Take a peek at what our beautiful County has to offer – Indian River County Working under general supervision, of a Foreman or Manager operates various size dump trucks, various size agricultural tractors pulling full and/or half batwing mower decks or other articulated mower decks excluding boom mowers. Operates zero turn mowers and walk behind mowers.

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

Education:

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

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:

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

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

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.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed outside under various types of weather conditions.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: 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.