Career Opportunities : Heavy Eqmt Oper I - PW Construction (22252)

Heavy Equipment Operator

Department : Public Works Department Organizational Unit : Roadway and Bridge

Position Type : Permanent Full Time / Part Time : Full Time

Close Date : 12 / 12 / 2025

$21.23 to $23.35 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. South Area / Melbourne. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7 : 00 a.m. to 3 : 30 p.m. Performs entry-level crafts and trades work in the operation and routine maintenance of heavy equipment and may perform related manual labor. Employee may rotate among various pieces of equipment or may be permanently assigned to a specific piece of equipment.

Requirements

One (1) year of experience in the operation and routine maintenance of heavy equipment, including a rubber-tired backhoe or a similar type of excavator used in the construction and maintenance of roads, drainage, and sidewalk projects; OR six (6) months of on-the-job training within the County in the operation of minor heavy equipment and achieve departmental standards for operating equipment; OR successful completion of a six (6) month heavy equipment operator training program from an accredited school. Successful completion of course work in heavy equipment operation at a post-secondary school may be substituted on a year for year basis for a maximum of one year (1,080 class hours [1 school year] = 1 year of experience; 120 class hours = 1 month of experience). Additional qualifying education and / or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. Experience operating a mobile device to document all work through a work management system that includes opening and closing work orders and uploading photos is preferred.

Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the safe and effective operation of a rubber-tired backhoe or a similar type of excavator, and be able to pass a skills test. This is heavy physical work performed outdoors and involves exposure to dirt, dust, noise, odors and fumes, off-road conditions, water, insects, working in and around moving machinery and traffic, and extreme weather conditions. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or manmade disaster, which may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

Physical Requirements Checklist

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

Physical Activities / Traits

• The employee must be able to :

Lift : 50 lbs. or more

Stand : 1 3 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; Other; Use of both eyes

Must be able to lift sandbags weighing 75 pounds and lift concrete bags weighing 95 pounds.

Working Conditions

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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