Construction Equipment Operator
Hillsborough County, Florida
251 reviews
Valrico, FL
$15.75 - $24.24 an hour - Full-time
Hillsborough County, Florida
251 reviews
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Salary
$15.75 - $24.24 an hour
Job Type
Full-time
Full Job Description
Construction Equipment Operator - ( 220000E8 )
Hillsborough County requires all applicants scheduled to attend an on-boarding session on or after August 30, 2021 to show proof of final vaccination shot, or provide a religious or medical exemption, before their employment can begin. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine based on a medical or sincerely held religious belief may be subject to weekly COVID or monthly antibody testing.
Job Overview
Performs duties in the operation of various types of specialized medium and heavy construction equipment and supervises assigned staff.
Minimum Qualifications
• Graduation from High School or possession of a GED certificate; AND
• Three years of experience such as bulldozers, graders and front-end loaders, and boo trucks; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted below; AND
• Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A.
Core Competencies
• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customer and provide the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.
• Operates construction equipment such as bulldozers, front-end loaders, road rollers, etc. Performs advanced construction or maintenance work.
• Operates heavy transport vehicles such as tractor trailers, 18 wheel transport vehicles and 2, 12, and 18 year dump trucks incident to moving equipment from site to site.
• Acts as a lead operator or supervises lower level operators, maintenance workers, trades helpers, or laborers in the performance of construction or maintenance work.
• Sets flags and barricades.
• Performs routine service and maintenance of assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Performs safety inspections of assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as required.
Job Specifications
• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations applicable to the operation of medium to heavy motorized transportation vehicles on public streets and highways.
• Knowledge of the operation of a variety of medium to heavy motorized construction equipment and transportation vehicles.
• Ability to operate a variety of medium to heavy motorized equipment and transportation vehicles.
• Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to perform service and make minor repairs to medium to heavy motorized construction equipment and transportation vehicles.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Physical Requirements
• Requires bending, climbing, stooping, kneeling or crouching ant ground levels, standing for long periods of time, and eye and hand coordination.
• Required to work outside in a subtropical climate under adverse weather and high noise levels.
• Must be able to lift and carry equipment and tools.
Work Category
Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee's department, the County's Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration. Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster.
Primary Location : United States-Florida-Valrico
Job : Construction Equipment Operator.N.Trade
Organization : CAD-RN-Parks & Recreation
Schedule : Regular
Shift : Standard
Job Type : Full-time
Job Posting : Apr 5, 2022
Classification Type : Classified
Application Deadline : Apr 12, 2022
Salary Range : 15.75 -24.24 US Dollar (USD) Hourly
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