Equipment Operator - Utilities

Job Title

Skilled and Manual Work Operating a Backhoe, Loader, Forklifts, Bobcat, Roller, Dump Truck, Vac-Con Truck and Tack Machine, Depending on Assigned Department.

Salary : $35,131.20 - $65,332.80 Annually

Location : FL 33444, FL

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 02680

Department : Utilities

Division : 36-283 UT Water Distribution

Opening Date : 09 / 22 / 2025

Closing Date : 10 / 12 / 2025 at 4 : 00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Job Description

• Salary can be commensurate with qualifications and experience

Veterans' Preference Applies EEO Statement

The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status, or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services.

Non-Smoking

The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace . The city will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes, and nicotine patches or gum.

Skilled and Manual Work Operating a Backhoe, Loader, Forklifts, Bobcat, Roller, Dump Truck, Vac-Con Truck and Tack Machine, Depending on Assigned Department. Work is performed under general supervision.

Essential Job Duties

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS :

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

It is the policy of the City of Delray Beach that persons having a CDL and participating in activities regulated by DOT are subject to drug testing and alcohol testing. The Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 requires alcohol and drug testing of safety-sensitive employees in aviation, motor carriers, railroad, and mass transit industries.

The abilities expected of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance, and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization's mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the public; operate and care for equipment to manufacturer's specifications and / or within the specified parameters; demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands / Work Environment : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Physical Skills :

Heavy lifting and carrying 45 pounds and over. Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)

Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid). Walking, standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, driving, equipment operation.

Environmental Conditions :

Works inside / outside in various weather conditions with dust and / or below ground level

Selection Guidelines : Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change.