Equipment Operator - Sewer
Company: Government jobs
Location: Fort Myers
Posted on: January 21, 2023
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Job Description:
DescriptionThe City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of
choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term
careers.The salary shown in the job description is the full range
for this position from entry to later career.NEW EMPLOYEES ARE
HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON
QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.FLSA Status:Non-ExemptSafety
Sensitive: YESLevel II Screening: NOUnder the general direction of
the designated supervisor, the incumbent performs semi-skilled work
in the operation of equipment and devices used in the maintenance
of City streets including, but not limited to the repair of
pavement, sinkholes and potholes, rights-of-ways, canals, roadways,
solid waste disposal, sewer, stormwater repair & maintenance, parks
and recreational facilities, and construction projects.This job has
no supervisory responsibilities. Responsibilities and Reporting
During an Emergency Situation:Essential Employees may be required
to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the
emergency, this may require working around the clock for several
days on short notice.Non Essential Employees will not be required
to work during a declared emergency.The employee's Department Head
will determine when the employee will be required to
work.Duties/ResponsibilitiesOperates mechanical equipment,
including but not limited to; small backhoe, Scat back, dump truck,
Flusher, vacuum/jetter truck, flatbed truck, front loader, grader,
mower, Peterson Lightning Loader,light landscaping equipment, brush
loader truck.Prepares assigned equipment for daily work orders by
daily inspecting prior to and after use, and performing regular
maintenance and minor repair as directed.Constructs, repairs and
maintains city streets and sidewalks.Cleans out sewer/storm water
pipes with vacuum truck.Assists with slope mow grass on canals and
ditches.Performs after hour service as assigned.Ensures the safe
loading, unloading and operating condition of equipment through
daily safety inspections for defects, malfunction, or otherwise
substandard conditions. Identifies and takes corrective action or
advises supervisor.Participates in on-call duty.Repairs and
maintains Sewer, Water, and Stormwater assets.Requires to operate a
motor vehicle in performance of assigned tasks.This position
requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee's
physical presence at the workplacePerforms other duties as
assigned.When Assigned to Water or Sewer, or Stormwater
Distribution:Operates a vacuum/jetter truck, Valve Machine,
Skidsteer, slope mower, flat deck/bush hog mower, excavator and
other essential equipment to accomplish the task.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
AND ABILITIES Knowledgeable in various types of semi-skilled manual
work performed in maintenance and repair of municipal storm water
systems, irrigation, roadways, and/or related
structures.Knowledgeable in various types of manual, gas, or diesel
powered equipment employed in maintenance and repair of municipal
storm water systems, irrigation, roadways, and/or related
structures.Knowledgeable in occupational safety rules, practices
and personal protective equipment associated with performing duties
using heavy equipment, in traffic and in adverse weather
conditions.Knowledgeable in the City and State rules, regulations
and protocols.Skilled in the safe use and operation of various
maintenance and repair tools and light gas or diesel powered
equipmentAbility to establish and maintain effective working
relationships.Ability to adapt to performing under frequent
deadlines and/or in response to emergencies.Ability to operate
necessary equipment.Ability to follow both oral and written
directions.Ability to recognize and address common safety issues in
the fieldAbility to detect improper functioning mechanical systems
Minimum RequirementsHigh School diploma or GED.One (1) year
experience in the operation of equipment including, but not limited
to regular boom grad-all, asphalt patch truck, small backhoe,
Scatback, Flusher, sewer cleaning truck, dump truck, vacuum/jetter
truck, dump truck with tandem trailer attached, flatbed, front
loader, grader, or similar equipment.Mandatory Department of
Transportation (D.O.T.) Drug/Alcohol Testing required.Must possess
a valid Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with tanker
endorsement with an acceptable driving record. Supplemental
InformationThis work typically requires the following physical
activities to be performed.Balancing - maintain equilibrium to
prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.Climbing -
ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body
agility.Crawling - moving about on hands, knees, or hands,
feet.Crouching - bending body forward by bending leg, spine.Feeling
- perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin,
fingertips.Fingering - picking, pinching, typing, working with
fingers rather than hand.Grasping - applying pressure to object
with fingers, palm.Handling - picking, holding, or working with
whole hand.Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels,
receive information.Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make
discrimination in sound.Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to
rest at knees.Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher
position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities,
back.Pushing - use upper extremities to press against objects with
force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.Reaching - extending
hands or arms in any direction.Repetitive Motion - substantial
movements of wrists, hands, fingers.Speaking - expressing ideas
with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions
accurately, concisely.Standing - for sustained periods of
time.Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full
motion of lower extremities and back.Talking 1- expressing ideas by
spoken wordTalking 2 - shouting to be heard above ambient
noise.Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of
vision.Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe
facilities/structures.Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor
vehicles/heavy equipment.Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for
inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or
fabricate parts.Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long
distances, or site to site.Mental Acuity - ability to make rational
decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.Pulling - use
upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.Work performed is
primarily:Very heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of
force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force
frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to
move objects.WORK ENVIRONMENTTasks are performed outside, subject
to weather conditions and uneven terrain, and risk of exposure to
toxic agents/chemicals, pathogens, and smoke.Must have the ability
to work after hours, including nights, weekends, holidays and
during emergencies.May be required to work hours other than the
regular schedule including on call hoursTo perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential
job functions satisfactorily.Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job
functions described herein.Since every duty associated with this
position may not be described herein, employees may be required to
perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description,
but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the
performing of their duties just as though they were actually
written out in this job description.Click here or enter the link
below to see a list of benefits.Please note: Benefits do not apply
to On-Call, Temporary or Seasonal positions. Benefits only apply to
regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are
regularly scheduled to work 40 hours or more bi-weekly.01Do you
currently possess a minimum of a High School diploma or GED or
higher?YesNo02Do you currently possess a minimum of one year of
experience in the operation of equipment including, but not limited
to, regular boom grad-all, small backhoe, Scatback, Flusher, sewer
cleaning truck, dump truck, flatbed, front loader, grader, mower,
light landscaping equipment, brush loader truck and Peterson
Lightning Loader or similar equipment?YesNo03If the answer is Yes
to question #2, please explain. If you answered "No" please enter
"n/a".04I understand that this position requires Department of
Transportation (D.O.T.) Mandatory Drug/Alcohol Testing.YesNo05Do
you currently possess a valid Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver's
License with tanker endorsement with an acceptable driving
record?YesNoRequired Question
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