Equipment Operator I - Public Works Department

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Equipment Operator I, Public Works Department SALARY:

$16.29 plus benefits

ABOUT COLUMBIA COUNTY

Columbia County is one of Florida's best-kept secrets, with pockets of quiet and peaceful springs. Columbia County is the home of Florida's Springlands, with multiple natural springs, lakes, rivers, and nine beautiful state parks. In 2022, the US Census Bureau QuickFacts estimated Columbia County has a population of 72,000 residents. Columbia County is a southeast sports destination and hosts multiple tournaments and camps. Columbia County requires a diverse and dedicated workforce to provide services for Columbia County residents to live and work and for the visitors who experience our piece of the Florida playground. Consider applying for a position with us today.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position performs skilled manual work in the operation of several types of automotive vehicles and mobile motorized equipment. Employees are responsible for the safe and efficient operation to include performing light maintenance of automotive vehicles and mobile motorized equipment t in the daily operations of the public works department.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Experience:

High School education or G.E.D. preferred and one year experience in vehicle and or equipment operation, or an equivalent combination of training and experience

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid Florida CDL Class B Driver's License required within ninety (90) days from hire date.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Operates or drives a dump truck, participates in the loading and unloading of materials 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 Performs street repair, bridge maintenance, installs culverts, removal of trees off right of ways, repairing driveways and the maintenance of ditches Performs skilled manual work in conjunction with job assignments; loading and unloading materials, operates chain saws, cement saws and various types of hand tools 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 Required to work during a local declared state of emergency

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

High School education or G.E.D. preferred One (1) year experience in vehicle and or equipment operation, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid Florida CDL Class B Driver's License required within ninety (90) days from hire date

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 general 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