Equipment Operator II

Job Title Skilled in the operation of intermediate and complex construction equipment. Duties also include the performance of manual laboring tasks. Work is performed under direct supervision of a Field Supervisor or lead worker. Essential Job Functions Serves as primary operator of simple to moderately complex machinery and equipment, in all phases of road, street, sidewalk, drainage structures, swale construction and maintenance. Operates lawn mowers (40 horsepower and above), tractor-bush hogs, clam trucks, small dump trucks, and other equipment as assigned. Loads and off-loads materials, supplies, and equipment. Performs routine maintenance, adjustments, and minor repairs on equipment. Operates a variety of manual and power tools. Assists traffic control duties (road closing and detour) by setting up work zones. Maintains water control structures, including greasing and adjusting gates to control water valves, and maintaining surrounding grounds. Performs manual laboring, repair or construction tasks when not operating equipment. Keeps records and submits reports on work performed, as required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of the operating principles and maintenance needs of intermediate and complex construction equipment. Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations, safety rules and occupational hazards, pertaining to the operation of assigned vehicles, equipment and machinery. Ability to use small office equipment, including copy machines or telephone systems. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to recognize malfunctions of said machinery and equipment. Ability to understand both written and oral instructions relating to the general duties and carry out said instructions with minimum supervision. Ability to read and understand written instructions, as well as prepare clear concise written reports. Ability to plan, organize and use mature judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions in accordance with established policy. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, other employees and the public. Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications Education and Experience: High School Diploma from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is preferred. Three (3) years of work experience in grounds maintenance, construction and heavy manual labor. ( A comparable amount of relevant training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications. ) Licenses and Certifications: Must possess a valid State of Florida Commercial Driver's License Class B by date of hire. Emergency Response Responsibility: Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions. Veterans Preference Statement: The City of North Port, FL is an Affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans' Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply. Benefits All benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days. Aetna – Health Insurance The City offers eligible employees the choice of 2 Open Access In Network plans and 1 Open Access PPO Plan. Premiums and co-pays are dependent upon your plan choice. Cigna Dental– Dental Insurance The City's dental plan is a PPO plan providing eligible employees with in network or out of network options. You are entitled to two (2) preventive care treatments per calendar year (6 months apart). There is a $1,500 lifetime maximum for Orthodontia (children up to age 19). Premiums will depend on which tier you choose. EyeMed Vision Care – Vision Insurance The City's vision plan allows eligible employees to stay in network or go out of network. Your co-pays will vary depending on the network you use. You are entitled to an exam, frames and lenses once every 12 months. Cigna Life - Life, Voluntary Life, Dependent Life Insurance The City offers eligible employees a basic term life insurance benefit equal to their annual salary up to a $75,000 maximum at no charge. You can purchase additional voluntary life insurance for yourself and your dependents. Cigna – Short Term Disability The City provides short term disability coverage to all eligible employees at no cost to the employee. This coverage is used in the event of an accident or illness outside of work. The plan pays 66.67% of your weekly salary up to a maximum of $1,000. Benefits begin on the 31st day of your disability. The City offers a buy-up to the Short Term Disability Benefit with a 7 day wait period. E-Flex – Flexible Spending Account A flexible spending account helps you pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, eye care, daycare and other expenses, with tax deferred money deducted from your paycheck each payroll. The maximum annual election is $2,500.00. Over-the-counter medications must be accompanied by a doctor's prescription although other medical supplies will still be eligible for reimbursement. This is a voluntary benefit. Trustmark– Supplemental Policies Trustmark Insurance Company offers voluntary supplemental Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident and Universal Life policies which are paid for by the employee. LifeLock Benefit Solutions Protect your personal information and defend against attacks with 24/7, proactive identity theft protection from LifeLock. This is an employee paid voluntary program. ICMA-RC - Deferred Compensation Plans The City offers eligible employees the opportunity to enroll in a deferred retirement plan. The money that is deducted from your paycheck each payroll is put into this account and is tax deferred at the end of the year. One-on-one meetings with each company are held quarterly so employees can speak with the representative confidentially on preparing for their retirement. This is a voluntary program. Florida Retirement System – FRS Eligible employees are enrolled in the Florida Retirement System with an 8 year vesting period. Employees contribute 3% of their gross earnings per payroll which is subject to change with the IRS. Cigna – Employee Assistance Program The City offers this program to all employees. This is a confidential counseling program for employees and their families. The City pays for 3 visits and if you choose to continue, you would use the specialist co-pay on your insurance plan. Counseling can include stress, alcoholism, family problems, marriage difficulties, financial trouble, depression, work/life and more. VPI - Veterinary Pet Insurance The City offers Pet Insurance as a voluntary benefit. This benefit is not payroll deducted. Florida Prepaid College Board Employees are eligible to enroll in college savings programs as well as 529 plans. Educational Assistance Program Employees are eligible for job-related or degree required educational assistance reimbursement up to $2,500 per fiscal year (subject to the availability of funds). Paid Holidays The City observes 13 paid holidays per year. Sick Leave and Annual Leave Full time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month starting on the first day of employment. Accruals and usage will appear on your pay stub each payroll. Full time employees accrue annual leave (vacation) bi-weekly, based on years of service. Sick Leave Incentive Employees receive an incentive of up to four (4) days per calendar year for every 250 hours remaining in their sick leave bank. Sick leave incentive days cannot be carried over to the next year. Personal Leave Employees are eligible for a maximum of two (2) personal leave days per calendar year when they have accrued 96 or sick more hours. This leave is approved by the department director through the department leave approval process. Bereavement Leave Employees are entitled to five (5) days of bereavement leave in the event of the death of an immediate family member. Employees should check the personnel policy or union contracts, whichever is applicable, for the definition of an "immediate family member". GovernmentJobs.com