Heavy Equipment Operator

Open Until Filled

• Equipment Operator I: $ (Class Spec 5626)
• Equipment Operator II: $ (Class Spec 5625)
• Equipment Operator III: $ (Class Spec 5623)

The Equipment Operator I, II, and III operates a variety of automotive vehicles, light and heavy equipment, boats, and various hand and power tools in the construction, maintenance, and repair of stormwater management facilities. This work is performed under intermediate supervision - the incumbent performs a variety of routine work within established procedures and receives detailed instructions on new projects and assignments;

work is reviewed periodically through observation, completion of work orders, and review of results achieved.

Essential Functions:

NOTE: The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

• Operate a wide range of automotive vehicles, power, and hand tools that may include backhoes, forklifts, tractors, street rollers, street sweepers, compressors, dump trucks, front-end loaders, trenchers, backhoes, drills, quickie saws, and jackhammers.
• Transport equipment and materials to and from job sites; transport maintenance workers to work site; haul refuse, brush, rock, materials, and equipment.
• Repair potholes, roads, and curbs; dig, form, pour, and finish concrete work; raise and lower manholes; clean stormwater treatment and conveyance systems; dredge sand and muck from aquatic sites, remove trees, brush, and other debris from roads; clean storm drains; clean and repair storm water drains.
• Inspect and maintain assigned equipment; check oil and perform basic service tasks; report malfunctions; prepare equipment; wash and fuel equipment.
• Perform manual labor as required.
• Perform other work as assigned.

• General knowledge of departmental and municipal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• General knowledge of asphalt, sidewalk, and storm drain repair and maintenance.
• General knowledge of occupational hazards, safety rules, and practices of the work.
• General knowledge of operation and routine maintenance of lightweight equipment.
• Ability to perform a variety of semi‑skilled manual tasks.
• Ability to safely operate a variety of automotive vehicles, light equipment, and various hand and power tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, city officials, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate information tactfully and impartially, both in person and in writing with all staff, city officials, and the general public.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in the City of Winter Park Core Competencies.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and keep accurate records.
• This position is performed with general knowledge - the incumbent is generally familiar with the information contained in relevant source documents or a particular subject field and can seek additional resources for further information.

• Position performs job duties with working knowledge - the incumbent has the ability to recall and apply important and commonly used information from relevant source documents or information in a particular subject field.

• Department: Lakes
• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum Experience: A minimum of one year of experience in the operation and maintenance of medium and heavy equipment.
• Proficiency in the following equipment: Dump truck, backhoe, pumps, Jon boat, barge

• Department: Public Works
• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum Experience: A minimum of one year of experience in the operation and maintenance of medium and heavy equipment, to be approved by Street Division Supervision after field test.

• Department: Lakes
• Minimum Education: Must have met all minimum requirements for an Equipment Operator I;
  High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum Experience: Minimum one year of experience as an…