Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Title

Under the direction of the Crew Leader, Utility Mechanic II, and / or Supervisor III, performs skilled work in the operation of heavy automotive equipment and / or complex highway construction and maintenance equipment. The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for performing work efficiently, effectively and without damage to equipment and / or property. Employee is also responsible for rotating among the various pieces of equipment as the workload changes or may be permanently assigned to a specific piece of equipment.

Essential Job Functions :

• Operates backhoe, excavator, skid steer, vacuum equipment, directional boring machine, and other heavy pieces of equipment.
• Drives heavy trucks with trailers.
• Performs excavation and grading work on roads and other work as assigned.
• The majority of position duties are required to be performed on-site.
• Performs preventive maintenance checks and services on temporary or permanently assigned equipment.
• When not actively operating equipment, assists Maintenance Worker III, Utility Mechanic II, Supervisor II, and maintenance personnel with utility preventative maintenance and construction projects.
• May be required to work a standby rotation or during a declared / undeclared emergency.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Qualifications :

Education and Experience : High school diploma or GED with three (3) years of experience in operation of heavy equipment used in the trade; two (2) years of experience in the vocation; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Special Qualifications : Must possess a valid state of Florida Class "A" CDL driver's license with Tanker Endorsement at time of employment. Required to be certified in Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT), Work Zone Safety, and Trenching / Shoring.

Physical Demands :

Work Environment :

Work is performed primarily out-of-doors with exposure to the elements including but not limited to heat, cold, and wet conditions. Additionally the environment is a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.