Equipment Operator - Job ID's #31802 and/or 33279

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The Solid Waste Division is seeking qualified individuals to the fill the positions of Equipment Operator I/II/III & IV-Landfill/Driver.
This is skilled advanced work operating complex heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
This position is responsible for the safe operation of the equipment and for performing routine safety checks and maintenance of the equipment as necessary.
Representative Duties Equipment Operator I/II/III/IV 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 tasks in a variety of conditions, including adverse weather and environmental odors.
Performs other related work as required.
Equipment Operator I Operates light truck, riding or power mower, bushog, small tractor or other automotive equipment.
Performs maintenance duties as assigned in highway or utility construction maintenance.
Operates tractor pulling mowing equipment as assigned to perform landscape maintenance.
May be responsible for pickup and delivery of inventory and supplies.
Equipment Operator II Operates tractor mower, flat bed truck, pneumatic hammer, self-propelled concrete saw, single-axle truck, pulverize mixers, six-inch and larger pumps, and buses (up to 44 passengers).
Performs maintenance and construction duties in highway, utility, or other assigned areas.
Operates tractor mower to perform landscape or right-of-way maintenance.
Operates pneumatic hammer or concrete saw to perform highway maintenance and construction duties.
Drives flatbed truck hauling construction materials or equipment.
Drives dump truck to deliver or remove materials.
Equipment Operator III 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.
Equipment Operator IV Operates complex heavy equipment such as: dragline, motor grader, front-end loader (greater than three yards), crane, back hoe (greater than 20 foot reach), trackhoe, excavator, yard dog and off-road tractor trailer at landfill or transfer station.
Performs or supervises loading and unloading of heavy equipment.
May supervise assigned equipment operators or work crew on a project basis.
Operates assigned equipment to dig ditches or canals.
Loads materials, such as sand or rock on trucks.
Performs more difficult finishing and grading operations to engineering specifications.
Drives and maneuvers tractor trailers on yard dog at transfer stations and landfill for hauling and disposal operations.
Coordinates utility line locations before excavating.
Performs excavations to grade and slope.
Performs work in accordance with engineering specifications.
Drives on-road tractor-trailer between transfer station and landfill.
Minimum Qualifications Equipment Operator I/II/III/IV Must be able to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Required to possess and maintain the appropriate valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License for the type of equipment operated.
Based on area of assignment: Required to possess (or obtain within six months of hire) the appropriate valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License for the type of equipment operated.
Equipment Operator I specific minimum qualifications Six (6) months experience in the operation of automotive, construction, or maintenance equipment, or completion of an Orange County department approved training program.
Equipment Operator II specific minimum qualifications Two (2) years experience in the operation of automotive, construction, or maintenance equipment, or completion of an Orange County department approved training program and one (1) year of experience.
Equipment Operator III specific minimum qualifications Three (3) years experience in the operation and maintenance of medium to heavy automotive, construction or maintenance equipment.
Equipment Operator IV specific minimum qualifications Four (4) years experience in the operation and maintenance of medium to heavy automotive, construction or maintenance equipment Notes Hours per work: 40 Hours/Days of Work: These positions require ten (10) hours per day four (4) days per week to include holidays and weekends.
Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed online application.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the detailed and relevant work experience, which would qualify them for the position.
Please enter all periods of employment, including your current position, duties, hours worked and educational background.
Failure to provide complete information will result in your application being disqualified.
The selected applicant will be required to submit to a pre-employment physical and drug test, and a background investigation process prior to the start of employment.
Application Deadline Open: 11-6-2023 / Close: 4-4-2024 \*Note: Subject to close prior to deadline without notice.
Multiple Vacancies.
Screened periodically.
Salary Equipment Operator I $15.
60 to $25.
09 Equipment Operator II $16.
00 to $25.
73 Equipment Operator III $17.
47 to $28.
10 Equipment Operator IV $18.
75 to $30.
16 (Salary Is Based on Qualifications) Please note that internal County employees are not eligible for the sign-on incentive.
For more information see: https://www.
ocfl.
net/careers/#incentives Address Solid Waste Division Orange County, Florida Multiple Locations are Available Veterans Preference If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting.
Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to (407) 836-0098 (only Veterans' Preference documentation will be accepted by fax).
Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last 4 digits of your social security number.
Educational Requirements If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $15.
60 - $30.
16 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 10 hour shift * Day shift * Holidays * Weekends as needed Work Location: On the road