Equipment Operator

Job TitleParks MaintenanceJob DescriptionVeterans' Preference Applies EEO Statement The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services Non-Smoking The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum. Skilled and manual work operating a backhoe, loader, forklifts, bobcat, roller, dump truck, Vac-con truck and tack machine, depending on assigned department. Work is performed under general supervision. Hours of work are 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Punctuality and regular attendance are essential functions of this position.Essential Job DutiesThe following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.Operate backhoe, loader, forklifts, bobcat, roller, dump truck, Vac-con truck and tack machine and other construction equipment as assigned.Repair water and sewer leaks or perform asphalt and concrete removal, grading, loading trucks with road material and various tasks involving heavy equipment, depending on assigned department.Assist in repairing asphalt, concrete, storm pipes and other repairs as assigned.Perform assigned manual labor activities.Assist Crew Leader in setting up laser and/or conventional alignment grading devices.Assist with other assigned tasks.Minimum QualificationsHigh school graduate or recognized GED. Two years of verifiable work experience operating backhoe, loader, forklifts, bobcat, roller, dump truck, Vac-con truck and tack machine and other construction equipment in a related field. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License, Class B, CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsements or obtain it within six months of the hire date, excluding Parks Maintenance Division which requires a valid Florida Driver's License.Supplemental InformationPhysical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over). Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction,, acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid). Walking, standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, driving equipment operation. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Works inside and/or outside in various weather conditions with dust and/or below ground level. SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change.