Equipment Operator External

Jacksonville - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Please attach a copy of your valid FL Class A Commercial Drivers License to your application profile to qualify

Job Summary

Skilled work in the operation and minor maintenance of a variety of heavy construction equipment used in the maintenance and construction of School Board facilities such as parking lots athletic fields roads and drainage projects. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of equipment and routine maintenance. May supervise and train subordinate employees. Performs light to heavy physical labor when not operating equipment. Reports to the Utility Lead Worker or other designated supervisor who reviews work for compliance with directives. This class lies above that of Utility Mechanic and below that of Utility Lead Worker.

Essential Functions

equipment to and from the work site via tractor/trailer.

crane bulldozer grader backhoe front end loader gradall and other earth-moving and construction equipment weighing in excess of 26000 GVWR in connection with School Board maintenance projects.

out and builds ball diamonds football fields roads parking areas and drainage facilities.

asphalt parking lots.

ditches cuts down slopes loads material grades breaks pavement patches and installs pavement.

other craftsmen and operates equipment for removing and replacing boilers setting utility poles and related duties.

7. Performs light maintenance and servicing work in connection with any type of equipment operated.

normal labor incidental to the operation to which assigned.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Probation: Six (6) months

Qualifications

Open Requirements:Must have had three (3) years of experience in operating and transporting earth-moving equipment; i.e. crane bulldozer grader backhoe front end loader gradall and other earth-moving and construction equipment weighing in excess of 26000 GVWR.

Promotional Requirements:All permanent employees of the Duval County School Board who have served for one (1) year in the class of Utility Mechanic may apply.

Licensing:A valid Florida Class A Commercial drivers license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the operational characteristics and use of construction equipment
Knowledge of safety rules and regulations involved in the operation of heavy equipment
Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations governing the use of heavy equipment
Strong skills in the operation of front end loader backhoe bulldozer and grader
Basic oral written and interpersonal skills
Ability to perform routine maintenance on equipment
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to use transits and building levels to establish grades and elevations
Ability to lay and repair storm drains
Ability to make minor repairs and service earth-moving equipment
Ability to operate heavy equipment

Please attach a copy of your valid FL Class A Commercial Drivers License to your application profile to qualifyJob SummarySkilled work in the operation and minor maintenance of a variety of heavy construction equipment used in the maintenance and construction of School Board facilities such as parki...