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Gainsville, FL
Motor Equipment Operator III
Gainsville, FL
Nov 7, 2024
Full-time

If you are an Internal City Employee, Retiree or Dependent/Survivor of a City Employee please apply internally via Career Icon in your Workday account.

Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

Department:

GG_Public Works: Public Works Support Services

Salary will be based on qualifications.

Closing Date:

11/21/2024

Job Details:

THIS IS
This is highly skilled and responsible work operating, and coordinating the operation of, a wide variety of heavy and complex motor equipment involved in construction and maintenance activities.


Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its emphasis on motor equipment operation and from lower classes by its highly skilled nature and coordination of other motor equipment operators.

Job Description:

NATURE OF WORK

This is highly skilled and responsible work operating, and coordinating the operation of, a wide variety of heavy and complex motor equipment involved in construction and maintenance activities.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its emphasis on motor equipment operation and from lower classes by its highly skilled nature and coordination of other motor equipment operators.

EXAMPLES OF WORK**

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Depending on area assigned:

Operates motor grader and heavy construction and maintenance equipment in street construction.

Performs finish limerock work.

Directs work of other operators in the operation of equipment. Acts as lead worker at job sites, directing the activities of all crewmembers.

Plans work activities to prevent property damage and injury. Keeps records of labor and materials, including computer input of work orders.

Duties consist primarily in the driving and/or operation of heavy construction, tree work and maintenance equipment, i.e. street sweeper, front end loader, payloader, large backhoe, hydra-lift, bucket truck, bulldozer, low boy transport truck, 10 wheel dump truck, trencher, stump digger, wastewater sludge truck, clam truck, chipper truck, steel rollers, and large cranes.

Operates heavy equipment for handling, installation, and repair of large pipes (greater than 4 inches) and for maintenance of open and closed stormwater water course.

Operates heavy equipment for removal and disposal of material from roadways.

Rigs material needed for jobs.

Keeps equipment on truck in working order. Inspects equipment and machinery. Performs regularly scheduled maintenance and servicing work in connection with the operation of heavy equipment. Washes, cleans, and vacuums assigned equipment.

Attends work on continuous and regular basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

May perform work of other Motor Equipment Operator and Maintenance Worker classifications.

May frequently chauffeur other employees, depending upon assignment and work location.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, and three years experience operating heavy equipment, including some lead work or supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, which provide the required knowledge, ability, and skills.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

1A CDL instructional permit may be required at the time of appointment and a CDL License may be required within six months of date of appointment (depending on job assignment and work location).*

or

2A CDL License may be required at the time of appointment (depending on job assignment and work location).*

* Information on whether or not a CDL license (and which class: A, B, or C) is required, will be provided by the hiring department based on the specific vehicle(s) which may be required to be driven in the particular job assignment.

Note: CDL-classified vehicles which are not driven on public roadways do not require a CDL license.

NOTES

Work requires physical strength and agility sufficient to safely perform all essential functions.

Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions.

Work may require performing tasks in and around heavy traffic.

Work may require exposure to prolonged high noise levels.

Work may require exposure to hazardous conditions and noxious chemicals.

May be required to work outside business hours.

SELECTION FACTORS

Depending on area assigned:

Thorough knowledge of general practices applied in the care and safe operation of varied heavy construction and maintenance equipment.

Considerable knowledge of laws and regulations on operation of equipment on the highways.

Skill in operation of a wide variety of heavy equipment, including motor grader.

Ability to make minor emergency repairs and adjustments to assigned equipment.

Ability to operate heavy motor equipment safely under all types of weather conditions.

Ability to plan and supervise work of other employees.

Ability to perform manual labor related to the operation of motorized equipment.

Ability to work effectively with coworkers and the general public.

Human Resources Department: Signed original on file in Human Resources /

Date

** This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.

REVISION DATE: 12/1/94; 8/4/97; 5/21/2004.

Note:

May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. Not only do we offer traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.

Veterans' Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at HR@cityofgainesville.org or by calling 352-334-5077.

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Motor Equipment Operator III
City of Gainesville
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Nov 7, 2024
Full-time
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