Equipment Operator I

Salary : $33,737.60 Annually
Location : 223 Putnam County Boulevard - East Palatka, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-011
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 03/20/2025


General Description
This is a full-time, hourly position that reports to the Superintendent, Supervisor, Crew Leader or designee. The position performs semi-skilled work in the operation of tractor mowers and light public works or sanitation automotive equipment. Duties include performance of manual laboring tasks.

Essential Job Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Able to perform all Maintenance Work job functions.
2. Operates one or more of the following most of the work day on an assigned basis:
3. Tractor with mower attachment (boom mower/batwing).
4. Other similar equipment, with 2 axles; not to exceed 26,001 GVW
5. Operates gasoline or other powered machinery such as cement mixers, air hammers, compressors, pumping machinery, saws and etc.
6. Washes, cleans and gives routine first level maintenance to the equipment.
7. Performs manual laboring tasks as assigned, such as patching, shoulder repair, ditch cleaning, tree trimming, bridge repair, headwall construction and other duties.
8. Required to assist with emergency support functions (ESF) during emergencies or other related emergency duties.

• (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)

Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of principles and methods of operating light construction type equipment.

2. Knowledge of practices, methods and materials used in public works construction and maintenance activities.

3. Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to safety and operation of equipment.

4. Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and detect problems with equipment.

5. Ability to perform manual work.

6. Ability to follow, read and understand written and oral instructions.

7. Skill in cleaning and maintaining equipment.

8. Skill in operating light equipment.

9. Skill in the use of hand and power tools.

10. Ability to complete daily work sheets accurately.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Completion of the eighth (8th) grade.

2. One (1) year experience in light equipment operation and maintenance.

(A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the above minimum qualifications.)

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS

1. Ability to possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS

1. Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over).

2. Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).

3. Pulling, pushing.

4. Walking, standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, climbing.

5. Driving.

6. Equipment Operation.

7. Eye, hand and foot coordination.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

1. Works outside in varying weather conditions with dust, vibrations, fumes, and noise.

(Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability or disabilities.)
An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Putnam County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families today, and as they plan for their future. Below is a summary of the County Benefits for full-time employees:
CORE BENEFITS
• Medical/Health Insurance
• Employee Life Insurance (up to $50,000)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Florida Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program

OPTIONAL BENEFITS
• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Deferred Retirement Program (ICMA, Nationwide, & Valic)
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Putnam County pays the monthly administrative fees.
• Tuition Assistance Program - Subject to budgetary constraints.
FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.

TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (for Board of County Commissioner employees only) Regular, full-time employees are eligible for reimbursement of educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Department for program details.

HOLIDAYS are as follows:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Birthday Holiday - (for Board of County Commissioner employees only)

ANNUAL (VACATION) LEAVE - All regular full-time employees assigned to a 37.50 work week will earn 90 hours to 150 hours, depending on classification and length of service. All regular full-time employees assigned to a 40 hour work week will earn 96 hours to 160 hours, depending on classification and length of service. Note: Leave accruals may differ for bargaining unit employees.

SICK LEAVE - All regular full-time employees will earn sick leave at a rate of 13 days per year. Regular part time employees will accrue sick leave on a pro-rata basis. Note: Leave accruals may differ for bargaining unit employees.

OTHER BENEFITS
Bereavement Leave
Cost Saving Incentive Program
Employee of the Quarter Program
Jury Duty Pay