Job Description

Job Title

This is a full-time, hourly position that reports to the Superintendent, Supervisor, Crew Leader or designee. The position performs semi-skilled work in the operation of tractor mowers and light public works or sanitation automotive equipment. Duties include performance of manual laboring tasks.

Essential Job Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Able to perform all Maintenance Work job functions.
• Operates one or more of the following most of the work day on an assigned basis:
• Tractor with mower attachment (boom mower/batwing).
• Other similar equipment, with 2 axles; not to exceed 26,001 GVW
• Operates gasoline or other powered machinery such as cement mixers, air hammers, compressors, pumping machinery, saws and etc.
• Washes, cleans and gives routine first level maintenance to the equipment.
• Performs manual laboring tasks as assigned, such as patching, shoulder repair, ditch cleaning, tree trimming, bridge repair, headwall construction and other duties.
• Required to assist with emergency support functions (ESF) during emergencies or other related emergency duties.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of principles and methods of operating light construction type equipment.
• Knowledge of practices, methods and materials used in public works construction and maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to safety and operation of equipment.
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and detect problems with equipment.
• Ability to perform manual work.
• Ability to follow, read and understand written and oral instructions.
• Skill in cleaning and maintaining equipment.
• Skill in operating light equipment.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to complete daily work sheets accurately.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Completion of the eighth (8th) grade.
• One (1) year experience in light equipment operation and maintenance.
• (A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the above minimum qualifications.)

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS

• Ability to possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS

• Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over).
• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
• Pulling, pushing.
• Walking, standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, climbing.
• Driving.
• Equipment Operation.
• Eye, hand and foot coordination.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Works outside in varying weather conditions with dust, vibrations, fumes, and noise.
• (Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability or disabilities.)

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