Department:

Parks Recreation and Natural Resources

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Do you enjoy the outdoors? If so, then this position is for you! Sarasota County is seeking an Equipment Operator II in the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Department. This position starts out paying $18.21/hr (Step 1), benefits begin within 60 days of hire, and there are numerous opportunities for growth and development. Apply today and join the community where people love to live, work, and play!

About the Position

In this role, you will...

• Operate a grapple truck for the tree crew to remove debris. 

• Transport and operate tractors and skid steers to remove large tree and landscape debris. 

• Operate bushhogs, zero-turn and 11’ rotary mowers to mow areas in Parks, Beaches, and other County-owned and maintained properties.  

• Use of handheld tools in accomplishing daily tasks and debris removal at various park locations. Tools to include string trimmer, blower, rake, shovel, etc.

• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment that is used in accordance with maintenance standards.  Troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed.

• Complete assigned work orders productively and professionally. Use various Microsoft and other software applications to complete other related duties.

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

• Full-Time, 40 hours per week.

• Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. (no weekends!)

• As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent AND one (1) year of experience in the operation and routine maintenance of one or more pieces of the equipment described herein.

• Must have a valid Florida Class A CDL.  This position will require a pre-employment substance screening. 

• Valid Florida driver's license by date of hire

Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five years.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $18.21 (Step 1)

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

• If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)  

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)  

Benefits:

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
• For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. 
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​

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Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. 

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