Light Equipment Operator - South Maintenance



Job Details

Light Equipment Operator - South Maintenance
Employer

Okaloosa County

Salary

$11.21 - $12.33 Hourly

Location

Ft. Walton Beach, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

18-008

Department

Public Works - Road/Maintenance (1002)

Opening Date

01/18/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Operates light truck and equipment in performing maintenance, restoration and construction of roadways, drainage systems and related public infrastructure.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Operates light weight trucks and/or equipment (i.e., flat-beds, farm tractors, power brooms, graders, road striping equipment, traffic rollers, dump trucks, loaders, boom axe).

Inspects trucks, tools and equipment.

Uses electrical equipment and hand and gas-powered tools, such as chainsaws, rakes, shovels and hammers.

Ensures the maintenance of trucks, tools and equipment.

Assists with traffic control.

Performs physical labor in the maintenance, restoration and construction of roadways, drainage systems or disposal sites.

Uses chemicals and cleaners.

Installs traffic signs.

Cuts trees, limbs and shrubbery on right-of-ways or adjacent road and traffic areas.

Clears ditches, culverts, drains, gutters and beaver dams.

Must be able to meet work schedule and attendance standards.

Performs related duties as required

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience in the operation of light trucks and/or related light equipment preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Requires a valid class "B" Commercial driver license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate trucks and light equipment. Must be physically able to operate a variety of hand held and electrical equipment and tools. Must be able to exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 20 to 50 pounds frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds to constantly lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work; must be able to perform manual tasks and remain on feet for extended periods of time. May be subject to a significant degree of danger or risk due to extended periods of exposure to outside atmospheric conditions (i.e., rain, extreme heat or cold, high humidity), traffic conditions, working near heavy machinery, and the use of chemicals/toxic agents in performing essential functions. May be subject to irate citizens, confined spaces, insects, reptiles, spiders and vegetation.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of work sites, proportions of materials hauled or distributed, and trucks, tools and equipment utilized.

Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information; includes receiving assignments and/or directions. Requires the ability to tactfully and effectively interact with the public and with co-workers.

Language Ability: Must be able to communicate effectively in Standard English, and to convey information to others.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; to deal with problems involving concrete variables in situations where limited standardized exists to make independent judgments in the absence of supervisor; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, the public and supervisors.

Numerical Aptitude: Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide; to determine weight; may require the ability to calculate decimals and percentages.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes accurately in operating vehicles and equipment.

Manual Dexterity: Must have excellent levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress. Avoids violent behavior and any other type of behavior that could threaten the safety of other employees or the public.

Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to hear and understand communications through telephone and radio.

Health Insurance is provided at a low cost to employees; family coverage is also available at a reasonable rate.

Life Insurance - The BCC provides $25,000 of basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance for each employee. Employees may purchase optional group term life insurance in $25,000 increments up to a maximum of $500,000.

Long Term Disability – BCC provides a long-term disability for all full-time employees. Has a six-month waiting period from date of incident, and then receives 50% of salary up to five years. Employee may buy up an additional 10%.

Dental Insurance is provided at no cost to employee; family coverage is available for a reasonable rate.

Section 125 Plan (Flexible Spending Plan) - Allows employees to pre-tax certain insurance costs; unreimbursed medical; and dependent care expenses.

Florida Retirement System (FRS) – The County pays a percent of the employees’ salary into the FRS.

Holidays /Annual and Sick Leave Accruals - The County offers 10 paid holidays and annual and sick leave accrual.

Bereavement Leave - In the event of death in an employee’s immediate family (as defined in the Human Resources policy), he/she may be granted bereavement leave with pay for up to a maximum of twenty-four hours (24) hours.

Deferred Compensation Savings is offered to all full-time employees through payroll deduction.

Full-time employees offered free membership to Central Credit Union of Florida and Eglin Federal Credit Union. Participate through payroll deduction.

Full-time employees may purchase U.S. Bonds through payroll deductions.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Full-time employees may use the EAP after completion of 6 month Probationary period. Three counseling sessions will be provided by the EAP provider at no cost to employee/spouse or dependent.

Educational Reimbursement Program - Reimbursement of tuition and books for all full-time employees after one year of employment. (Department Head approval required).

01
Do you have at least a high school diploma or GED?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have any experience in the operation of light trucks and/or related light equipment? (i.e. flat-beds, farm tractors, power brooms, graders, traffic rollers, dump trucks, loaders, boom axe)?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Please indicate the years experience you possess in the operation of light trucks and/or related light equipment.
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • At least 1 year but less than 2
  • At least 2 years but less than 3
  • At least 3 years but less than 5
  • At least 5 years but less than 7
  • At least 7 years or more
04
Please describe your experience in the operation of light trucks and related light equipment (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided.
05
Do you have any experience working on government or public roads and/or right-of-ways?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Please indicate the years experience you possess working on government or public roads and/or right-of-ways.
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • At least 1 year but less than 2 years
  • At least 2 years but less than 3
  • At least 3 years but less than 5
  • At least 5 years but less than 7
  • At least 7 or more years
07
Please describe your experience working on government or public roads and/or right-of-ways (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided.
08
Do you possess a class "A" or "B" Commercial Driver's License?
  • Yes
  • No
09
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
10
Please enter your driver's license number and the state it is issued by. (If you do not have one, please enter "none").
11
Have you had more than one at-fault accident within the past 12 months?
  • Yes
  • No
12
Have you had 2 or more at-fault accidents within the past 3 years?
  • Yes
  • No
13
Have you had 3 or more moving violations within the past 3 years?
  • Yes
  • No
14
Have you had a DUI or Reckless Driving offense within the past 3 years?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
Okaloosa County
Address
5479-B Old Bethel Road

Crestview, Florida, 32536
Phone
(850) 689-5870

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