- Operates one or more of light public works maintenance and construction equipment for most of the workday on an assigned basis. Examples of this type of equipment are: Tractors with Mower attachments, Dump Trucks, Rollers, Zero Turn mowers, Water Trucks, Front End Loaders, Skid Steer, Grapple Truck, Chippers, and other types of light equipment deemed necessary by immediate supervisor
- Occasionally operates gasoline or other powered machinery such as cement mixers, woodchippers, air compressors, chain saws, and air blowers.
- Washes, cleans, and performs first level maintenance on assigned equipment.
- Performs tasks requiring manual labor such as pothole patching, road shoulder repair, ditch cleaning, tree trimming and removal, and other duties deemed necessary by immediate supervisor
- May be assigned to operate heavy equipment or other specialized equipment on a temporary basis involving emergency situations or for training purposes.
- Regular attendance with the ability to work a five (5) day, forty (40) hour flex time work week.
- May perform "on-call' duties at any time of the day or night as required for emergency response.
- High School graduate or equivalent general equivalency diploma (GED).
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the safe operation of light maintenance and construction equipment.
- Must possess a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License B, with a good driving record and be insurable by the current insurance carrier.
- May be required to have Tanker endorsement.
- Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days of employment:
- Florida Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Certification.
- NIMS/Incident Command Courses IS100PWb, IS200 and IS700
- Principles and methods of safely operating light maintenance and construction equipment.
- Safe practices and methods used in public works construction and maintenance activities.
- Perform minor maintenance, repairs and adjustments to equipment and the ability to document and communicate problems with the equipment.
- Perform manual labor.
- Understand and follow written and oral instructions from supervisors or other management
- personnel.
- Interact with co-workers, supervisors and the public in a professional and courteous manner.
- Works in an outdoor environment at work site in various weather conditions with potential exposure to dust, dirt, noise, having rain and wind, and vibration.
- Works in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to the incumbents' co-workers or others.
- Acceptable eyesight (with or without corrective lenses), walking, balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, handling, lifting, repetitive motion, speaking, visual acuity, standing, bending, stooping, driving, operating equipment, eye hand and foot coordination.
- Heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
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Equipment Operator - Brooksville - Hernando County, FL
Description
Salary : $40,664.00 - $52,873.60 AnnuallyLocation : Brooksville, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 14274
Department: Department of Public Works
Division: Road Maintenance Division
Opening Date: 05/27/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Description
The Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of light public works maintenance and construction equipment. Performs all tasks associated with operating light equipment, inspects equipment, and conducts minor maintenance of equipment as needed. Operates equipment as part of a public works crew and works in harmony with other trades persons and other pieces of equipment. May be required to perform tasks involving heavy labor as needed.
Examples of Duties
The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility but shall not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.
County employees are required to report for work during a state of emergency and are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations which may include duties other than those specified in this job description.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Special Requirements
This position is subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing in accordance with DOT regulations.
Required Competencies
Knowledge of:
Environmental Conditions
*****Veterans Preference Position, must be minimally qualified*****
Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, gender, orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by law.
Hernando County is a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with Federal and Florida State Law.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must provide notification to the BOCC in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.
Join our team
Our benefits are designed to enhance your work and life balance, as well as the community we serve.
Hernando County offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees including health care, dental, vision, Florida Retirement System (FRS), voluntary deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and paid time off plans.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page:
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Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
How many total years of experience do you have with each piece of equipment listed below:Tractors with Mower attachmentsDump TrucksRollersZero Turn mowersWater TrucksFront End LoadersSkid SteerGrapple TruckChipper
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How many total years of experience do you have with each piece of equipment listed below:Cement mixerWoodchipperAir CompressorChain SawAir blower
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Is your Florida Commerical Driver's License Class B current and in good standing?
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Is your tanker endorsement in good standing?
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Do you understand that you will be working in an outdoor environment, at work sites in various weather conditions with potential exposure to dust, dirt, noise, having rain and wind, and vibration?
07
Do you understand you will be working in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to the incumbents' co-workers or others?
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