Equipment Operator

Performs work in the operation of moderately complex heavy equipment inside the District.

Work involves

performing preventative maintenance, manual labor, operation of herbicide equipment, driving and operation of

district vehicles and small engine equipment.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operation of dump truck, tractors, water truck, and other equipment as required.

• Operation of smaller or light equipment and powered machinery (i.e. saws, weed eaters, lawn mowers)

• Operation of heavier equipment on a temporary, emergency, or trainee basis.

• Performs equipment preventative maintenance work.

• Performs manual labor tasks related to the works of the District.

• Performs maintenance of District roads, including culvert replacement.

• Performs maintenance of District rights-of-ways.

• Performs herbicide and pesticide spraying as requested, with non-restricted pesticides.

• Assist other work crews as requested in various District work.

May be assigned to shift work. May be required to work weekends and holidays.

The duties listed above are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed

by this employee. The omission of specific duties does not preclude management from assigning those duties.

EMERGENCY STATUS

Essential (level 2): Employee is likely to be required to work immediately following an emergency (declared or

undeclared). Position does not include non-deferrable services. Employee is expected to have made personal

arrangements to report to work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

HS Diploma or equivalent

Valid FL Drivers License, class E minimum

1 year equipment operator experience (preference given for heavy equipment).

Proof of ability to operate equipment may be requested.

$15.75/hr. + Incentives