Equipment Operator II

Job Title

City of New Port Richey

Salary: Depends On Qualifications

Location: 5919 Main Street, 34652, New Port Richey, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Public Works

Closing Date: Continuous

Job Description

Department: Public Works

Reports To: Operations Manager

Classification Status: Full Time - Non-Exempt

Salary: Anticipated Starting Rate $17.36 - $20.62 hourly D.O.E.

Grade: 104

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Major Function:

Performs work of more than ordinary difficulty in the operation of medium to heavy equipment. Performs manual labor. Duties include lead work responsibility. Additional semi-skilled work to varying degrees of skilled work in the installation, repair, and maintenance of water distribution, reclaimed water distribution, sewage collection systems and stormwater utility systems may also be required.

Essential Functions:

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the major tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Specific tasks on a day to day basis will reflect the overall areas of expertise for this position.

• Operate equipment operated by Operator I classification which is a two ton flatbed dump truck, ten yard dump truck (yard debris), pickup truck, water truck, bucket truck, tractor with broom attachment, back-hoe, front-end loader, mowing tractor, fork lift, water pump, air compressor, chain and cement saws, cement mixers, and portable compactors.
• In addition to the equipment operated by the lower class operator, employee will operate a tandem dump truck, asphalt patch truck, sand truck, spray truck, road sweeper, extendable arm mowers, tractor with mower, A-boom mowers, batwing mowers, seeder, mulcher, fork lift, 2-4 ton rollers, tractors with box blades, Vactron truck, front end loaders, back hoes, tractor with clam shell bucket attachment, and bucket truck
• May operate heavier equipment on a relief or trainee basis to acquire necessary skill and experience.
• Works in a variety of semiskilled and skilled tasks.
• Performs minor maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Performs related work as required.
• Operates a wide variety of gas powered, electric, hydraulic, air powered tools and equipment such as plate compactors, cut off saws, drills, push machines, weedeaters, blowers, generators, jumping jack compactors etc.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of public works equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and proper safety precautions.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques commonly used in various public works activities.
• Ability to be "on-call" 24-hr emergency standby as required by rotation.
• Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor under any type of weather conditions.
• Ability to read technical manuals for comprehension.

Training, Certifications, and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Certification in CPR/First Aid. Must possess a valid Florida Drivers License. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Must have five years verifiable documentation of heavy equipment operation. Two years lead work experience. A comparable amount of directly related experience may be substituted at the City's discretion for the minimum educational requirements if candidates are not available that fully meet the minimum requirements of the position as posted.

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid Florida Commercial Drivers License Class B with air brake endorsement. This position is to be considered an "essential personnel" and is required to report to duty for emergency situations such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, sinkholes, water/sewer breaks and other crises to provide for public safety. Ability to be "On Call" 24-hr Emergency standby as required by rotation. Employee must live close enough to the City to be able to respond to Emergency call backs and be on scene within 30 minutes. Every New Port Richey employee is required to fill out a Disaster Response Survey and is subject to being required to report to work during a declared disaster.

Physical Demands

Physical Ability:

Often transitions from indoor to outdoors. Ability to communicate effectively using speaking, hearing, writing, and vision skills. Ability to lift up to 90 pounds. Ability to frequently bend, climb, stoop, squat and walk. Physical strength and ability to work long hours out-of-doors, occasionally under adverse weather conditions.

Sensory Requirements:

Ability to hear, speak and understand conversation in English in various tones of voice, as well as accents or rapidly spoken in order to be able to do job. Ability to see, read, and comprehends letters, numbers, words, characters or symbols, which are both large and small. Ability to print and draw letters, numbers, words, characters and symbols which are legible and understood by others. Ability to learn complex tasks and remember how to complete tasks without assistance once trained.

Work Environment:

Must be able to work in confined spaces. Work near high voltage. Not afraid of heights (aerial work from a bucket truck). Ability to work safely in and along roadways where vehicle and pedestrian conflicts are common.

The City of New Port Richey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of New Port Richey provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. EOE/DFWP