Automotive Equipment Operator I

Automotive Equipment Operator I Brevard County United States, Florida, Melbourne Mar 20, 2026

Department:

Public Works Department Organizational Unit:

Roadway and Bridge Position Type:

Permanent Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time Open Until Filled. $18.21 to $20.03 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. South Area/Palm Bay.

Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Performs experienced service work operating light automotive vehicles or equipment and performing routine automotive service and maintenance.

REQUIREMENTS

Six (6) months of experience operating and maintaining light automotive vehicles and/or equipmentused to maintain road rights of ways (ROWs) and transportation infrastructure. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Experience operating a bush hog or slope mower is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, avalid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. This is heavy physical work that involves exposure to dirt, dust, noise, fumes and odors, construction debris, water, working in and around moving traffic and machinery, and extreme weather conditions.

In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

The employee must be able to:

LIFT:

50 lbs. or more

CARRY:

50 lbs. or more

PUSH:

50 lbs. or more

PULL:

50 lbs. or more In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:

STAND:

5•8 hours

WALK:

5•8 hours

SIT:

1•3 hours

DRIVE:

1•3 hours The employee must repetitively perform: Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver) The employee must be able to: Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Stoop The employee must have: Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Other; Use of both eyes Other necessary physical activities/traits Must be able to lift sandbags weighing 75 pounds and concrete bags weighing 95 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee: At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; With chemicals or solvents; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work outside; Works Closely with Others Other working conditions: N/A