JOB
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This is a skilled equipment operator working with moderately complex heavy equipment under the general direction of the Supervisor and/or Foreman. Duties also include the performance of manual laboring tasks.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: Operation of the following vehicles or equipment: dump truck, front-end loader, flatbed truck, tractors, bucket truck, water trucks, grabber trucks, backhoe, sweepers, patch truck and other equipment as required by the Road & Bridge Manager or his/her designee.Occasional operation of smaller or light equipment and other no-trim, and powered machinery such as cement mixers, air hammers, compressors, pumping equipment, saws, weed eaters and other similar equipment.Operation of heavier equipment on a temporary, emergency or trainee basis.Performs manual labor tasks such as frequent shoveling, raking, and loading materials by hand. Understand and comply with the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners employee handbook and other established policies and procedures. Performs related work as required.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge: Operating characteristics of medium and heavy public works equipment.Must have knowledge of the component parts, operating principles, and maintenance needs of medium and heavy equipment.Traffic laws and other regulations governing the operation of equipment.Abilities: Accept directions and constructive criticism from supervisors. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.Physical strength and agility sufficient to operate equipment over rough terrain.Must have the ability to perform manual labor occasionally under adverse weather conditions.Work constantly outside under adverse weather conditions of cold, heat, humidity, and rain.Skills: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public.Must be skilled in establishing and maintaining a team environment with fellow employees. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS: Constant walking, standing, use of both hands, fingers and legs for extended periods.Very frequent lifting of 30 lbs. or less.Frequent heavy lifting of 30 lbs. or more.Very frequent lifting of 30 lbs. or less reaching above shoulders, kneeling, bending and squatting.Good hand/eye coordination.Good vision and hearing with or without correction. WORK HAZARDS: Driving in heavy traffic, in all types of weather conditions. Working in public areas under an environment of pedestrian and vehicular traffic while in close proximity of other workers. Must be able to move from one environmental condition to another frequently. General occupational hazard of being around heavy equipment on a daily basis.SAFETY EQUIPMENT USED OR NEEDED: Work shoes, work gloves, shield cap, safety vest, safety glasses, hard hats and back support belts. Vehicular seat belts to be used at all times. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Will be working constantly outside under adverse weather conditions of cold, heat, humidity, and rain. 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.EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: County employees are essential in providing services to our community and continuing services following a disaster or emergency. To maintain services during and/or following a disaster or emergency, and as a requirement of County employment, County employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. ADA STATEMENT: 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Pay Grade T06 Driving Position – Operating County vehicles and/or equipment is a primary function of this position.This is a union position.PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING: This position requires a physical, drug testing, driver's license verification and level 1 background screening.