Equipment Operator

About the role

This is semi-skilled work in the operation of light to moderately heavy motor vehicles. An employee in this class is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of automotive equipment and the performance of a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operates pick-up, flat bed and dump trucks transporting gravel, rocks, lumber, light poles, pipe, cement and other construction materials and equipment.
• Supervises a labor crew in brush removal; drives dump truck with brush chipper attached; operates chipper.
• Operates front-end loading equipment (2.5 cubic yard capacity or higher) to move and load a variety of materials.
• Utilizes farm-type tractor in mowing operations.
• Inspects equipment prior to starting; checks lubricants, and cooling, hydraulic and electrical systems; makes necessary minor adjustments; reports malfunctions.
• Loads and unloads material from trucks; cuts brush; assists in trenching operations.

Requirements

• Required High School Diploma or GED equivalent, plus two (2) years of experience operating motor vehicles.
• Must possess a Florida CDL Class B driver’s license.
• Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.
• Preferred Experience with operating a truck with hydraulic lift, Trailer, Skid Steer and Backhoe.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of light to moderately heavy automotive equipment.
• Knowledge of the hazards involved in equipment operation and the safety precautions to be taken.
• Knowledge of traffic safety rules and highway regulations.
• Skill in the operation of automotive equipment in all weather conditions.
• Ability to detect required repairs and to make necessary simple adjustments to automotive equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and simple written instructions in an independent fashion.
• Ability to supervise a small group of unskilled and semi-skilled labor.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.

Skills

• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of light to moderately heavy automotive equipment.
• Knowledge of the hazards involved in equipment operation and the safety precautions to be taken.
• Knowledge of traffic safety rules and highway regulations.
• Skill in the operation of automotive equipment in all weather conditions.
• Ability to detect required repairs and to make necessary simple adjustments to automotive equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and simple written instructions in an independent fashion.
• Ability to supervise a small group of unskilled and semi-skilled labor.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.

Benefits

• Includes 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave.
• Repayment of student loans for employees with 10 years of public service and on-time payments.

Pay

The City of Hollywood offers competitive pay and benefits packages.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and may vary based on departmental needs.