What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator III position at City of St. Petersburg?
This is skilled work in the City’s Stormwater, Pavement, and Traffic Operations Department, operating heavy-duty motor vehicle type equipment, of moderate operational complexity, used in large scale construction and maintenance activities, including backhoes, front end loaders, and skid steers. An employee in this class may have intermittent responsibility for leading a small crew of workers in maintenance, repair, and construction work.
Salary: $23.71 - $33.30 Hourly
Close Date: 09-19-2025 (11:59 PM)
To Qualify
Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:
- Possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.
- Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class “B” Commercial Driver License with “N” endorsement.
- Obtain and maintain a State of Florida Class “A” Commercial Driver License with “N” endorsement within 12 months of appointment to the position.
- Be experienced in the use and basic maintenance of heavy equipment.
- Be able to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
- Be able to perform strenuous manual labor, sometime under unfavorable weather conditions.
- Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, you must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.
Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:
- Have at least one year of experience in the operation of backhoes, front-end loaders, street sweepers, and skid steers.
- Have considerable knowledge of or experience with materials, equipment, tools, methods, and techniques used in various types of repair and construction projects and of the occupational hazards and safety precautions involved.
- Have some supervisory experience.
Selection Process
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.
The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.
How To Apply
Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select Apply for Jobs/Register/View Job Postings. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.
Salary : $24 - $33
