Equipment Operator II – Public Works Department Position Available In Columbia, Florida

$18.70
Per Hour
DOE (Depends on Experience)
Position range in Florida $18.88•$27.77 Per hour Equipment Operator II•Public Works Department
Columbia County

Occupation:

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

Location:

Lake City, FL•32055
Positions available: 1
Job #: 12481315

Source:

Employ Florida

Posted:

4/15/2025

Updated:

4/15/2025

Expires:

4/29/2025

Web Site:

Employ Florida
Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

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Equipment Operator II, Public Works Department

SALARY:

$18.70 plus benefits

MAJOR FUNCTION

This is skilled work in the operation of heavy construction equipment. Work in this class involves grading roads, finish grading lime rock, clearing land and right of ways, dredging ponds for fill dirt, excavating ditches, and loading dirt, rock and other materials to be used in maintenance of roads. Most positions in this class require operating heavy equipment on a full time basis; however, some positions involve operating equipment of a lower classification. Work is performed independently in accordance with definite instructions from a superior who reviews work through observation for compliance with work schedules and instructions.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

High School education or G.E.D. and two (2) years experience in equipment operation, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Possession of a valid Florida CDL Class B Driver’s license required. Driver’s License required; the employee must have a valid driver’s license to drive their personal vehicle or a company vehicle as required by the employer to various worksite locations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Operates all types of equipment associated with the operation of the Public Works Department to include front-end loader for loading materials, positrack loaders as needed and farm tractors as needed Checks condition of truck or equipment before operating; performs light maintenance on vehicle such as checking and adding oil, fuel, water and air; changes tires; cleans and washes vehicles or equipment
Repair streets, bridge maintenance, installing culverts, removal of trees off right-of ways, repairing driveways, and the maintenance of ditches
Perform manual labor in loading and unloading materials
Visually identifies hazards to safe operation of problem areas and reports or corrects them
Work is performed independently in accordance with definite instructions from a supervisor who reviews work through observation for compliance with work schedules and instructions
Performs skilled manual work in conjunction with job assignments; operates chain saws, cement saws and various types of hand tools
Required to work during a local declared state of emergency

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILTIES

Considerable knowledge of the practices applied to the safe and skillful operation and care of vehicles and equipment.
Ability to learn, understand and abide by all traffic laws and county regulations pertaining to the safe operation of vehicles and equipment.
Ability to understand and carry out simple oral and written directions.
Ability to communicate with fellow employees and the public.
Ability to take a teamwork approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed and considering large organization or team goals rather than individual concerns.
Columbia County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Columbia County complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Columbia County employs only U.S. citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in the U.S. in compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324B. which requires that all employees present original documentation that establish identity and employment authorization within 3 business days of the date employment begins (also referred to as the hire date). DFWP Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window.