Equipment Operator I - Dump Truck - 021122

Company: Highlands County Board of County Commissioners
Location: Sebring
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

Department: Road & BridgeReports to: Road SupervisorPay Grade/Salary Range: PG-104 -$29,727.76 -- $44,591.64 -($14.29 -- $21.44)Posting Expires:Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION:A semi-skilled -position responsible for the operation of public-works automotive -and construction -equipment. - Other duties include performance of manual labor tasks. - -ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: -The following statements describe the principal functions of the job and its scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive list of work requirements. - Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. ---- Operates and maintain public works equipment, 10- wheel dump truck, mini-wheeler dump truck, Broom tractor, etc. Occasionally operates gasoline - - or - - other - - powered - - machinery - - such - - as cement-mixers, air - - hammers, compressors, pumping machinery and saws. ---- Washes, cleans and provides routine first echelon maintenance for the equipment. ---- Performs manual laboring tasks as assigned. May be required to operate heavier equipment on a temporary, emergency or trainee basis. ---- Responds productively to change and performs all other related tasks as required and as directed. - These tasks include, but are not limited to, asphalt paving, drainage installation, maintenance of traffic functions and various other right of way functions.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: ---- Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and use of public works equipment.--- Knowledge of basic maintenance of traffic procedures.--- Knowledge of traffic regulations governing the use of equipment.--- Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved.--- Skill in the operation of construction equipment at a entry level.--- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.PHYSICAL SKILLS:The individual in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position for 10% of the time. - Frequently operates various types of equipment to include, but not limited to hand and power tools. - Frequently ascends/descends stairs, ladders and scaffolding. - The person in this position frequently communicates with the public, vendors and co-workers. - Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. - Frequently moves materials and office equipment weighing up to 40 lbs. - Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions. - May be required to work in inclement outdoor weather conditions for up to (4) four hours. - Frequently operates motor vehicle or heavy equipment for up to (4) hours; of which (4) hours may be continuous. Must be able to frequently position self to work under or around various items to perform maintenance tasks. - Constantly inspects and assesses equipment, buildings and materials to complete daily tasks. Individual in this position must be able to use both near and far vision. - Must be able to walk over uneven or soft surfaces. - -MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - - - - - - EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma preferred. - One year of experience in the operation and routine maintenance of construction equipment. - - - LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driving License, Class B or higher, no restrictions. -OTHER JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS: - - - - - - Disaster EssentialTHE HIGHLANDS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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