Equipment Operator II

About the Department

Flagler County is dedicated to enriching the lives of those we serve and strives to deliver a vibrant and prosperous community with a focus on providing exceptional quality of life.  As we work together to put the needs of our community first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family now, and in the future.  And with continuing education and advancement opportunities, you can build a long, successful career with us.  You’ll thrive in an environment where we build a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration and empowering staff to facilitate positive outcomes. We understand the importance of work/life balance, having flexible work schedules and the ability to be able to afford health insurance.  That’s why our benefits are known to be some of the best around!  We offer a robust benefit package that includes low-cost health insurance, no cost onsite wellness center and gym, retirement in the Florida Retirement System, County paid basic life insurance, 13 paid holidays, generous personal leave, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, and wellness programs to support a happier, healthier you. At Flagler County we aspire to be the catalyst that makes us an employer of choice.
 

Position Duties

Position Summary
Skilled work in the operation of moderately complex public works or sanitation equipment.  Duties include performance of manual laboring tasks.

Essential Functions

• The employee will operate one or more of the following on a regular basis:

Trimmers, weed eaters, chainsaw, tractor with mower including other attachments, small dump truck, labor truck and other similar equipment with 2 axles, boom ax mower, light trucks, compactor or other similar equipment.

• The employee maybe assigned to operate one or more of the following equipment and machines depending on project requirement:

Backhoe, bulldozer, track hoe, earth scraper, front-end loader, large trucks, boom truck, hydraulic excavators, motor grader, and/or other similar equipment.

• Washes, cleans and gives routine first echelon maintenance to the equipment.
• Performs manual laboring tasks as assigned such as pothole patching, shoulder repair, ditch cleaning, tree trimming, bridge repair, headwall construction and other duties.
• Performs related work as required.
• Occasionally operates a pipe laser.
• During emergencies, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. All employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 or more years of experience in the operation and routine maintenance of medium and heavy equipment; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must have a valid Florida driver’s license. 

Flagler County is a drug free workplace, some positions may require a pre-employment drug screen.
 
Flagler County, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Flagler County, Florida will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Other Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Should have knowledge and skills of medium and heavy equipment operation or willing to be trained and acquire all necessary requirements to operate heavy equipment.
• Should have knowledge of the component parts and maintenance needs of the equipment.
• Should have knowledge of traffic regulations governing the use of equipment.
• Should have knowledge of the occupational hazards involved.
• Has the ability to service equipment.
• Has the ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction.
• Skills in the operation of construction or sanitation equipment.
• Has the ability to prepare simple reports and understand simple documentations such as load tickets, delivery receipts, timesheets etc.

 Physical Requirements

Physical demand:  Moderate

• 50 lbs. maximum lifting.
• Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, and moving of approximately 50 lbs.
• Physical strength and ability sufficient to operate equipment.
• Physical strength and ability sufficient to operate equipment over rough terrain.
• Ability to perform manual labor under adverse weather conditions.

Provides essential public services and infrastructure to Flagler County residents.