HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Job Description Job Description Summary This is responsible work driving heavy-duty trucks and operating construction/maintenance equipment. Nature of Work: Employees in this class are responsible for performing tasks of average difficulty involving the safe operation of large trucks on public streets and highways. Employees are also required to operate diverse, moderately complex motorized construction/maintenance equipment. Under immediate supervision, employees are required to exercise some initiative and independent judgment in completing assigned tasks. Tasks at times are performed under hazardous conditions and employees are expected to be particularly alert and careful whenever operating the assigned vehicle/equipment. Employees might be required to perform manual and unskilled laboring tasks, using hand and power tools, either separate from or in conjunction with the equipment being operated. Employees might also be required to operate specialty and/or more complex construction/maintenance equipment on a relief basis or in a training capacity and may serve in a lead capacity over lower level laboring personnel. Work is reviewed while in progress and upon completion by observation and through results obtained. Minimum Requirements: Graduation from an accredited high school, vocational school or G.E.D; equivalency diploma. Considerable paid experience in operating heavy trucks and Public Works construction/maintenance equipment; including some medium equipment operators training (ie., bobcat, trencher, graders, backhoe and front end loaders.) Possessions of a valid Florida Class 'B' Commercial Driver's License with good driving record. TRAINEES ONLY: One (1) year full time (or equivalent) paid experience in the operation of trucks and light or heavy motorized maintenance equipment ( ie., bobcat, trencher, graders and backhoe). Must obtain a Class 'B' Commercial Driver's License within six (6) months of hire. Preferred Qualifications: Two (2) experience in operating heavy trucks and Public Works construction/maintenance equipment; including some medium equipment operators training (i.e., bobcat, trencher, graders, backhoe and front end loaders.) Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the operation of construction equipment.