Heavy Equipment Operator - DPW

The Heavy Equipment Operator performs skilled work in the operation of heavy public works equipment.  The incumbent is responsible for the repair or constructing solutions for any flooding or drainage issue.The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility but shall not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

• Operates one or more of the following most of the workday on an assigned basis:  backhoe, excavators, front end loader, dump trucks, tractor with boom mower, skid steer with attachments.
• Occasionally operates gasoline or other powered machinery such as cement mixers, air hammers, compressors, pumping machinery and saws. 
• Washes, cleans, and performs first level maintenance to the equipment. 
• Performs manual laboring tasks as assigned:  patching, shoulder repair, ditch cleaning, tree trimming, bridge repair, headwall construction and other duties and removal, and other duties deemed necessary by immediate supervisor 
• May be assigned to operate on a temporary basis involving emergency situations or for training purposes.  
• May perform “on-call’ duties at any time of the day or night as required for emergency response.
• Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management personnel.

Emergency Response 
County employees are required to report for work during a state of emergency and are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations which may include duties other than those specified in this job description. Employees may request an exemption from this requirement by submitting the appropriate exemption form, subject to review and approval.Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent general equivalency diploma (GED).
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in medium/heavy equipment and on the road driving.   

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations

• Must possess a valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License A, with a good driving record and be insurable by current insurance carrier. 
• May be required to have Tanker endorsement.
• Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days of employment:
  1. Florida Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Certification.
  2. FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
     • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
     • IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents
     • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

A combination of education, training and experience may be substituted at the County's discretion.

Special Requirements
This position is subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing in accordance with DOT regulations.

Required Competencies
Knowledge of: 

• Principles and methods of safely operating construction type equipment.
• Practices, methods and materials used in public works construction and maintenance activities.  
• Rules and regulations pertaining to safety and operation of equipment.  
• Calculate quantities of materials.

Ability to:

• Make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment, and the ability to detect problems with equipment.  
• Perform manual work.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions from supervisors or other management 
• personnel.
• Skill in cleaning and maintaining equipment.
• Skill in operating medium to heavy equipment.
• Skill in the use of power tools.
• Interact with co-workers, supervisors and the public in a professional and courteous manner.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment 

• The job requires frequent bending, twisting, and occasional squatting, climbing, kneeling, and balancing.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manual manipulation, and typing.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• Works in an outdoor environment at work site in various weather conditions with potential exposure to dust, dirt, noise, having rain and wind, and vibration.  
• Works in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to the incumbents’ co-workers or others.  
• Heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  
• Physical Required: Candidates selected for this position will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination as a condition of employment. The physical examination is intended to confirm the candidate’s ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position. 

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay Grade: 6
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on policy, education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Hernando County BOCC provides to veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PLEASE REVIEW THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ON POSTING AND COMMUNICATE HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION/RESUME. MINIMUM REQUIEMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED.
All applications will be carefully reviewed to evaluate qualifications and overall suitability for the position. The relevance, scope, and length of related work experience, training, and education outlined in the application and resume will be considered during the screening process. Selected applicants will be contacted to participate in interviews. Candidates are encouraged to clearly document all pertinent experience, including relevant knowledge, skills, or abilities gained outside of traditional employment, in the additional information section of the application.

Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, gender, orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by law.

Hernando County is a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with Federal and Florida State Law. 

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must provide notification to the BOCC in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.