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Job Description
Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Veterans Preference Description Candidates are hired as vocational workers for six months on-the-job training at a training wage of $16.06 per hour plus City benefits. Candidates must reside in the focus area of Census Track 17, 18 or 20.02. See page 2 of the Target Local Hire Flyer for the map, which outlines the census tracks. Candidates who do not reside within Census Track 17, 18 or 20.02. are not eligible for the program. Candidates must complete a job readiness assessment and must be deemed job ready by CareerSource. CareerSource provides this service and will perform job readiness assessments for all candidates at no cost. CareerSource can be contacted at 352-840-5700.
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Manual and semi-skilled work in maintenance equipment operation. This includes, but is not limited to, operating various tractors with mowers and flatbed trucks. Manual labor involved in general maintenance, construction and labor activities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Equipment and vehicle maintenance: Responsible for daily and weekly maintenance of equipment and vehicles as assigned. Washes vehicles and equipment. Performs general maintenance on equipment such as changing oil, blades and grease fittings. Stands, bends, stoops and stretches from waist and shoulders to perform maintenance of pickups, one-ton trucks and tanker trucks and to maneuver implements into final hook-up position.
Operation of tractors and vehicles:
Operates various types of tractors with a variety of attachments, dump body trucks with or without various size trailers up to 21 feet in length and tanker trucks. Use of both hands and feet are necessary to simultaneously steer, shift gears, operate throttle and raise or lower various implements. Operation of power and hand tools: Operates chain saws, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, large tree spade, shovel, post hole digger, axe, etc. Using push mowers and riding mowers cuts grass, weeds, and shrubs. Requires frequent bending, twisting of upper torso, stretching and lifting. Performs manual labor - This may include loading and unloading equipment and supplies from trucks and trailers, picking up trash, trimming or removing trees, manually cutting grass and shrubs, caring for seed beds, mowing drainage retention areas on uneven slopes. Performs general maintenance of city streets and right-of-way, including using push broom to sweep debris from the streets. Loads and unloads materials using a shovel for prolonged periods. Performs litter control and other jobs for departments such as moving furniture and miscellaneous work. Sets up and operates storm pumps as needed. Hot Patch/Concrete Work -
Streets/Stormwater:
May be required to perform asphalt and concrete installation and repair duties or cross-train in this area. Performs concrete repair work including physically removing, mixing and pouring concrete. Assists hot/cold patch crew by unloading hot asphalt from the truck, filling potholes, and tamp hot asphalt. Performs Record Keeping - This may include completing vehicle and equipment maintenance cards, work records, and personal time sheets and any paperwork associated with the supervision of inmates.
Customer Service:
Communicates clearly and courteously in person, by phone and two-way radio with other City employees and the general public.
Operational Requirements:
Based upon operational requirements or situations where the number of available Equipment Operator l's exceeds the number needed to operate equipment or perform their regular duties, employees in this classification will be reassigned to work in whatever capacity or function those Divisions require. The length of such assignments will vary. Required to report to work if an emergency situation exists to protect, prevent, repair or minimize damage. Provides support for department special events before, during, and after the event in the areas and for functions relative to essential job duties and/or otherwise assigned. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or GED preferred, but not required. Minimum of 1 - 3 months related experience and/or training (in lieu of school diploma or GED). Must be able to read and write. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions. Must reside in Census Tract 17, 18 or 20.02.
Candidates must reside in the focus area of Census Track 17, 18 or 20.02. See page 2 of the Target Local Hire Flyer for the map. Candidates must complete a job readiness assessment and must be deemed job ready by CareerSource. CareerSource provides this service and will perform job readiness assessments for all candidates at no cost. CareerSource can be contacted at 352-840-5700.
Supplemental Information:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Physical Activities:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally move and/or lift up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and taste or smell.
Environmental Activities:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold (non-weather); extreme heat (non-weather); risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; and may be occasionally loud.
Work Schedule:
Full time
Salary:
$16.06 per hour For instructions on how to apply, please click on the green "Apply" button.
