Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator - Road & Bridge

Performs work of more than ordinary difficulty in the operation of heavy grading equipment and other related equipment. Duties include lead work responsibility.

In addition to the equipment operated by the lower class operator, employee operates heavy and complex equipment requiring skill and the exercise of independent judgment. Employee may operate vehicle combinations 26,000 lbs. GVWR or more with towed vehicles under 10,000 lbs. GVWR. Performs skilled duties in the operation of A-Boom mowers, motor graders, wheel loaders, dozers, distributors, asphalt pavers, 6 – 12 ton rollers, tractor backhoe, striping machine, scrapers, brush chipper, aerial lift truck, and Bobcat loader/auger/backhoe/forks, road mixers, off road trucks and solid waste handling equipment; performs light maintenance and service work in connection with the type of equipment operated. Ensures that equipment is operating in a safe and sound manner and keeps records pertaining to such operations. Performs manual labor incidental to the assigned task. Functions as lead worker on a construction job. Ability to lift and/or move up to 90 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge of the use and capabilities of public works/solid waste handling equipment and machinery used in maintenance, construction, and operation tasks. Knowledge of both traffic and safety rules. Knowledge of the practices and techniques applied to the safe operation of heavy equipment. Ability to keep records and make oral or written reports. Ability to make simple arithmetic computations. Ability to lift and/or move up to 90 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects.

Ability to lift and/or move up to 90 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time. Ability to climb, bend, stoop, and squat frequently. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public. Ability to work long hours out-of-doors, occasionally under adverse weather conditions. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Must possess a High School Diploma or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Three (3) years of experience in public works and/or construction/operations work, one (1) year of which involves the operation of a variety of heavy equipment. Must possess a valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with air brakes. Testing to be on one or more of the following equipment: Backhoe, Skidsteer and Mini Track Excavator Tractor Loader, Backhoe, and Bobcat Skid loader Aerial Bucket Truck and Chipper Asphalt Paver, Roller and Distributor Truck Motor Grader and Wheel Loader A-Boom Mowers. A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Pasco County is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law. All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

Benefits include: Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan, PTO (Paid Time Off), Paid holidays, Group insurance, Tuition reimbursement, Deferred compensation, Medical leave pool, Annual medical leave buy-back, Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.