Heavy Equipment Operator - Road & Bridge Job at Indian River County Board of County Commissioners, Vero Beach, FL

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  • Indian River County Board of County Commissioners
  • Vero Beach, FL

Job Description

Salary: $19.06 Hourly

Location : Vero Beach, FL

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 01619

Department: Public Works

Division: Road & Bridge

Opening Date: 03/01/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

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Performs skilled work in the operation of heavy construction equipment. This is a skilled position, working under the general direction of the Foreman.

Essential Job Duties


  • Operate excavators (large and small) for the use of cleaning/regrading drainage swales, installing driveway cross-drain pipe, installing concrete pipe under roadways, and other various activities.
  • Operate loaders, boom mowers, grapple trucks, rollers, sweeper, and other various types of heavy equipment.
  • Hand excavate areas where existing utilities have been located to ensure the protection of the existing utility (water lines, sewer lines, cable, phone, gas, electric, and others) during the execution of the assigned task.

Typical Requirements

Education/Experience:

High school graduate / GED supplemented by a minimum of five years of working experience operating various types heavy equipment.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:
  • Must possess a valid Class E Driver's License.
  • A valid Florida Class A or B commercial driver's license (CDL) with tanker and/or hazmat and tanker endorsements is preferred. Holders of a Class A or B CDL are eligible for incentive pay based on the CDL license classification and endorsements.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

Knowledge of the safe operation and capabilities of various types of heavy construction equipment.

Knowledge of the operating principles and maintenance needs of various types of heavy construction equipment.

Knowledge of highway safety rules and regulations necessary to operate various types heavy construction equipment along active roadways.

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Ability to move heavy objects and endure strenuous laboring tasks under varying weather conditions.

Supplemental Information

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :

Work is performed outside under various types of weather conditions.
This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.

JOB DESCRIPTION / ADA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ATTESTATION

I understand that a qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

I have read the job description for the above position and understand the job duties, requirements, and responsibilities for the position. I attest that I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined in the job description either with or without accommodation. I understand that if I require accommodation, I will contact the Human Resources Department to request accommodation.

If I have any questions about the job duties described in the above job description, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or a member of the Human Resources staff.

I have discussed any questions I may have had about this job description prior to signing this
form.

Employees Signature Date


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Employees in this class are represented by the Teamsters Local 769 Union. Please review our benefits handbook for an overview of benefits

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Immediate start,

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