Heavy Equipment Operator

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Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator

WPB Field Station

Job Summary and Accountabilities
Operates multi excavation earthmoving equipment to preserve and maintain ditches, canals, and levee systems. Such equipment includes dragline, excavator, backhoe, grader, dozer, front-end loader, dump truck, and knuckle boom. Specializes in installation, removal, and repair of District infrastructure, including weirs, culverts, water control structures, boat ramps, locks and bridges on District waterways, canals, and levees.

Inspects equipment for safety issues on a daily basis as well as the condition of the work site prior to setting up equipment. Ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures. Reads and understands signs, signals, load charts, grade stakes, excavation plans, load charts for dredging operations, operating manuals and service procedures. Loads, hauls, and dumps material operating a 15-25-yard dump truck, trailer and transport equipment and machinery on semi-trailer to and from job site and its loading and off-loading. Measures and verifies levels of rock or gravel bases and other excavated material.

This position is subject to random mandatory drug and alcohol testing.

This position may be required to participate in the Pumping Operations Program as either a pump station assistant or pump station operator.

Work hours are Monday - Thursday from 6:30 am - 5:00 pm.

Employment Guidelines
High School Diploma or GED and 2+ years' experience operating and transporting multiple pieces of heavy equipment including: excavation and earthmoving equipment, aquatic harvesters, large farm tractors, dump truck with knuckle boom, and lower unit dragline. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

The hiring range for this position is $48,609.60 to $57,241.60 (based on education and years of relevant work experience).

Licenses
Valid State of Florida Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with airbrake and tanker endorsements is required. If selected candidate does not currently possess CDL, District will provide 3 months from date of hire to obtain CDL. District willing to pay cost of CDL training program.

Ability to obtain and maintain certification Rigging (one time certification), Forklift Operations (re-evaluation every year), First Aid and CPR/ AED (recertification every two years).

Ability to obtain pump station assistant status within 6 months from date of hire and/or placement in job and/or ability to obtain pump station operator status within 12 months from date of hire and/or placement in job.

Physical Requirements/ Working Environment
Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role. Regularly sets up, adjusts, controls, tests and operates equipment to complete assignments. Work environment may be hot and humid with no facilities. Moves or otherwise transports equipment weighing up to 50 pounds or more.

This position normally involves daily travel from the employee's assigned station to work sites located within the District's jurisdiction. Some assignments require travel to remote locations and may require travel throughout the state of Florida. At times, overnight travel may be required. Overtime will be required based on weather and/or environmental conditions.

Veterans' Preference
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy ) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.

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