Equipment Operator I

Build Your Future with the City of Boca Raton!At the City of Boca Raton, a career in public service is more than a job — it's your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and sustainable coastal community. Driven by our core values of Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Trust, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel appreciated, inspired, and supported.Why Boca Raton?As the second largest city in Palm Beach County, the City of Boca Raton offers robust benefits to its employees:Health Insurance Benefits: No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plansGenerous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidaysContinuous Service Benefit: Paid out annually after 5 years of serviceWork-Life Balance: Flexible work scheduleRetirement Plans: Two pension/retirement options to choose fromWhether you're starting out or looking to take your public service career to the next level, the City of Boca Raton offers the tools, resources, and culture to help you succeed.Apply now and join the city that's building careers and shaping a stronger tomorrow!Essential FunctionsTypical Functions:Operates a dump truck and other equipment in connection with the transportation of dirt, sand, stone, gravel, asphalt, rock, and supplies; Operates a light truck in carrying tools, equipment, and supplies to and from jobs; Operates tractor cutting grass, edges bike paths, trims trees, and patches drainpipes. Related Tasks: Operates medium to heavy equipment; Performs maintenance and construction work as necessary; Performs related tasks as required.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities: General knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and servicing trucks and related light motorized construction and maintenance equipment; general knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operations; some knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary to the proper operation of construction and maintenance equipment; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; mechanical aptitude; ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.Minimum and Preferred QualificationsEducation and Experience: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and six (6) months of experience in the operation of motorized equipment. Special Requirements: Possession of valid State of Florida Class "B" CDL driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years. Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to date of hire, and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty. Post-Offer Background Requirements: The background check process for this position may include:Criminal Background CheckEmployment VerificationReference ChecksMotor Vehicles Report (MVR) CheckWorkers' CompensationPhysicalDrug and Alcohol ScreenBenefitsCity of Boca Raton - Benefits Summary SEIU EmployeesAnnual Leave: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours. Cash Out of Annual Leave: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year.Sick Leave: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows: Continuous years of service Percentage Less than 2 full years 0% 2 to 5 full years 10% 5 to 10 full years 20% 10 full years or more 30% Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%Health Insurance (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee contributions are required for Employee Dental and Vision Plans, as well as Dependent(s) Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.Continuous Service Benefit: Continuous Service is determined on December 1st of each year. Payment is issued during the month of December based upon years of service as follows: 5 to 10 full years $600 annually 10 to 15 full years $800 annually 15 full years and over $1,000 annuallyRetirement Plans: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:The option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Plan will not require a mandatory contribution on your part. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of your annual base wages to this plan. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from your date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Plan option available to you that will have a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent contribution.The two (2) options will be fully explained to you prior to your selection.Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.Holidays: 15 per year: 12 recognized holidays and 3 floating holidays which are allocated for the fiscal year starting October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1 floating holiday. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.Funeral Leave: Up to 3 workdays - In State Up to 5 workdays - Out of StatePerformance Evaluation: A performance review(s) is given to new hires during the first year of employment and an annual review on their anniversary date. Every employee is evaluated on their anniversary date. The current ratings are: Requires Improvement, Meets Expectations, Exceeds Expectations, and Significantly Exceeds Expectations.Tuition Reimbursement: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City's Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.Military Leave: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.