Heavy Eqmt Oper II - PW Constr

Department : Public Works Department Organizational Unit : Roadway and Bridge

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

CLOSE DATE : 12 / 01 / 2025

$23.05 to $25.36 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. Performs skilled crafts and trades work in the operation and routine maintenance of complex 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 : Two (2) years of experience in the operation and routine maintenance of two types of complex heavy equipment, including a Front-End Loader, Track-Hoe excavator (or similar excavator, including walking excavators, and Gradall), and Motor Grader, used in the construction and maintenance of roads, sidewalks, and drainage structures, OR successful completion of a six (6) month heavy equipment operator training program from an accredited school PLUS six (6) months of experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment. 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 in underground utilities and construction is preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida Class A 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 two types of complex heavy equipment, including a Front-End Loader, Track-Hoe excavator (or similar excavator, including walking excavators, and Gradall), and Motor Grader, and be able to pass a skills test. This is heavy physical labor performed primarily outdoors with exposure to dust, construction debris, noise, traffic, moving machinery, water, and extreme weather conditions. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

This position is part of an established career ladder.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

The employee must be able to :

• LIFT : 50 lbs. or more
• CARRY : 50 lbs. or more
• PUSH : 50 lbs. or more
• PULL : 50 lbs. or more

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Other necessary physical activities / traits

WORKING CONDITIONS

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