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Job Description
| EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III |
Job Code: 7545
Pay Grade: 109
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
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| General Functions |
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This key position performs skilled work operating medium to heavy sized and complex automotive, construction, and maintenance equipment to perform advanced maintenance and construction work. The incumbent ensures safe, efficient, and effective operation of equipment, performs advanced tasks in support of project specifications, and conducts required safety inspections and basic maintenance of assigned equipment.
Work is performed under the supervision of a designated supervisor or manager. Performance is reviewed through observation of work in progress and upon completion for achievement of desired results. |
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| Representative Duties /Assignments |
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Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.
- Operates complex equipment such as, but not limited to, backhoe (equal or less than 20 foot reach), front end loader (equal or less than three yards), tandem dump truck, off-road dump truck, bulldozer, slope mower, side mower, batwing mower, asphalt distributor, finish asphalt roller, scraper pan, compactor, jetter, on-road tractor trailer, compost turner, water truck, self-loading sweeper, crane truck.
- Performs grading operations according to engineering specifications.
- Operates distributor to apply asphalt to road surface.
- Operates roller to patch or pave road or other surfaces.
- Exercises skills in manipulating equipment to properly perform tasks.
- Drives on-road tractor-trailer to transport equipment to construction site.
- Drives on-road tractor-trailer between transfer station and landfill.
- Performs routine safety inspection of assigned equipment.
- Performs minor maintenance duties to check oil, fuel, water and air as necessary, cleans and washes equipment.
- May set up barricades and act as spotter or flagman.
- Participates in general labor duties.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
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Three (3) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of medium to heavy automotive, construction, or maintenance equipment. In lieu of the stated experience requirements, additional relevant education may be substituted on a year for year basis.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
Depending on area of assignment, possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License; or obtain within six (6) months of hire. |
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| Preferences |
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8/5/2025
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