Equipment Operator II (2)



Job Details

Equipment Operator II (2)
Employer

City of Delray Beach

Salary

$30,087.00 - $51,297.00 Annually

Location

FL 33444, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

01070

Department

Environmental Services

Division

36-283 ES UT Water Distribution

Opening Date

01/26/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Job Description


*** Pay for new employees typically start at the minimum of the posted range****

Veterans' Preference Applies   

EEO Statement
The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services
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  Non-Smoking
The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum.

Skilled and manual work operating a backhoe and loader. Work is performed under general supervision.

 

Essential Job Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Operate backhoe, loader and other construction equipment.
     
  • Repair water and sewer leaks.
     
  • Perform manual laboring activities.
     
  • Assist Crew Leader in setting up laser and/or conventional alignment grading devices.

    (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)

    FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

     
  • Able to be on call during regular off duty hours for emergencies.
     
  • Knowledge of principles and methods of operating a backhoe, loader, truck and other equipment.
     
  • Knowledge of practices, methods and materials used in construction and maintenance in water/sewer network.
     
  • Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to safety and operation of equipment.
     
  • Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and detect problems with equipment.
     
  • Ability to perform manual work.
     
  • Ability to follow and understand written and oral instructions.
     
  • Skill in cleaning and maintaining equipment.
     
  • Skill in operating a truck and trailer for transporting equipment.
     
  • Skill in the use of hand and power tools.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduate or recognized GED. Two years experience as an Equipment Operator or one year experience as an Equipment Operator I. Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License at time of application.

(A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

Supplemental Information

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

Outside Positions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to run, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to work in outside weather conditions and may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, or moderately loud when in the field.

Full-time employees of the City of Delray Beach are provided with a comprehensive benefit package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, health insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, a defined pension plan, and much more. Benefit coverage varies by employee group.

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01
The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco products" shall include, but is not limited to, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes and snuff. Have you used any tobacco products for a period of at least three months prior to your application for employment?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you possess a valid Florida Driver's License with a good driving record? If you possess a Driver License from another state please acknowledge you must obtain a Florida one within 30 days of the hire date.]
  • Yes, I have a Florida driver license with a good dirving record
  • I have it from another state but I acknowledge I must obtain a Florida one within 30 days of the hire date.
  • I don't have a Driver License from any state.
03
Do you possess a valid Florida Class B, CDL with Airbrake and Tanker endorsements? If not please acknowledge you must obtain it within 6 months of the hire date.
  • Yes
  • No, but I acknowledge I must obtain it within 6 months from the hire date.
04
How many years of verifiable experience do you have as an Equipment Operator or Equipment Operator I?
  • Less than one year
  • One year
  • Two years
  • Three years
  • Four years
  • Five years or more
  • No experience
05
How many years of experience do you have operating a backhoe, loader and other construction equipment?
  • Less than a year
  • One year
  • Two years
  • Three years
  • Four years
  • Five years or more
  • No experience
06
Please describe your experience (ex. company name,dates,essential duties) operating equipment or as an Equipment Operator I. Please indicate N/A if not applicable
07
Please indicate if you have experience in the following area(s):
  • Water and sewer leak repair
  • Using a loader
  • Using a backhoe
  • Hand and power tools
  • Transportation using a truck and/or a trailer
  • Using a bushhog
  • None of the above
08
Are you claiming Veteran's preference? If so, you must scan and attach a copy of your DD214 to this application. Otherwise your application will not be considered.
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
City of Delray Beach
Address
100 NW 1st Avenue

Delray Beach, Florida, 33444
Phone
561-243-7125
Website
http://www.mydelraybeach.com

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