Equipment Operator II - Solid Waste

Job Title

Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long-term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages. NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE. Drives and operates vehicles, tractors, and other equipment with specialized functions that involve the operation of mechanisms to complete tasks for transportation of various materials, and maintenance, upkeep, and/or construction projects.

Essential Functions

Drives roll-off container truck to haul materials to and from work sites; maneuvers and positions vehicle to allow for proper alignment of containers to be placed or retrieved; connects container to truck and operates loading mechanism, checking for proper load distribution and support for the vehicle; secures all doors, gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load during transport; dumps material at appropriate location. Operates various equipment and vehicles to complete tasks related to the transport of various materials, such as construction and demolition and metal. Assists with and operates equipment for maintenance, upkeep of County property, utilities, rights-of-way, and other infrastructure for divisional operations; drives vehicles over public roads, work sites, rights-of-way, parks, public works facilities, and other County property; maneuvers in and around traffic, parked cars, equipment, utilities, and other obstacles; obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines; monitors immediate environment and work area to ensure the safety of operator, other workers, the equipment, and the public. Safely operates a roll-off, skid steer, mower, backhoe, and other equipment to perform various tasks for maintenance and upkeep. Operates street sweepers along a prescribed route to remove dirt and debris from streets and parking lots; maneuvers in and out of traffic and around parked cars, taking care to reduce congestion and maintain safety; determines proper settings and adjusts brushes for proper angle and height, maintaining proper curb distance for optimum coverage. Drives low-boy and other tractor-trailer rigs to transport heavy construction equipment and materials to and from worksites; maneuvers equipment to load and unload from trailer, operating mechanisms as necessary to position for safe transportation. Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day; performs light maintenance on equipment, which includes changing oil, refueling, and refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles, beds, and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; secures vehicle after use. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Operates vehicles and equipment in lower classifications as needed or assigned to complete Division or Department projects and workload. Performs basic and semi-skilled labor as appropriate to assist in completion of maintenance, upkeep, and construction projects; picks up paper, limbs, and other debris; uses hand tools and operates motorized tools as necessary to complete assigned task; installs maintains street signs; and manually loads, moves, and arranges materials. Cleans and maintains vehicles or equipment in operating order. Acquires supplies as needed. Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles. May perform preventative maintenance such as oil changes and greasing certain parts and performs minor repairs (including light welding or fabrication) on equipment and vehicles used. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required. One (1) years of related experience. Fingerprinting Required. LICENSES/CERTIFICATES Must possess and maintain a Commercial Driver License (CDL) based on area of assignment. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.

Supplemental Information

Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications. Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County's Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis. This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.