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City of Vero Beach
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
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What they do
An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$52,448 / year median in Florida
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Under general supervision, operates a variety of motorized equipment utilized in construction, repair, and maintenance of streets, storm sewers, water distribution and/or wastewater collection systems, canals, parks and public rights-of-way; and performs related duties as assigned. The following duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed. Transports workers to work site, participates in the maintenance of drainage ditches, canals, swales, culverts and storm sewers and public rights-of-way and assists with maintenance work as necessary. Operates one or more general to specialized pieces of medium or heavy equipment such as, but not limited to, backhoe, trencher, bucket truck, Vac Con, dump and/or other trucks, street sweepers, specialized and/or other medium or heavy equipment. Hauls debris, concrete and asphalt, trims trees, digs, pushes, piles, and/or loads materials. Performs a variety of equipment preventative maintenance duties; cleans, greases, and fuels equipment, and identifies and/or performs basic service and repair work. Supports and actively promotes the City's safety programs. Follows standard operating procedures, observes safety practices and reports or corrects potential safety hazards. Performs other construction, repair, maintenance operations related work, and performs manual labor as required by work assignment. Knowledge of street and storm drainage maintenance practices and procedures including the proper use of tools and equipment. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices applicable to maintenance work. Ability to safely operate assigned vehicles, equipment, power or hand tools. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively.