PW Heavy Equip/CDL Trainer

Department:PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Organizational Unit:Roadway and Bridge (50000074)

Position Type:Permanent Full Time/Part Time:Full Time

Open Until Filled.

$26.35 to $28.99 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Government Center/Viera/Travels Countywide. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Performs experienced professional work developing and conducting routine and specialized heavy equipment and commercial driver license (CDL) training for the Public Works Department. May assist other County departments with heavy equipment and CDL training.

REQUIREMENTS: Two (2) years of college coursework in Safety Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a closely related field PLUS four (4) years of experience operating various type of heavy equipment and/or CDL-required vehicles; OR six (6) years of experience operating various types of heavy equipment and/or CDL-required vehicles PLUS three (3) years of experience conducting heavy equipment and/or safety training. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. Experience conducting heavy equipment and/or commercial driver's license (CDL) training, in a Public Works or similar environment, is preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida Class A commercial driver's license (CDL), with no cancellations, suspensions, or revocations of the driving privilege for a minimum of three (3) years prior to employment, and maintain said license during the term of employment. All candidates selected for an interview must be able to successfully complete a practical skills test and effectively demonstrate the ability to safely and effectively operate multiple pieces of heavy equipment, including a Motor Grader, Track Hoe, Front-End Loader, and Rubber Tire Backhoe (or other similar excavator) in order to move to the next step of the selection process. Work is performed both indoors in an office environment and outdoors and may involve exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, noise, traffic, moving machinery, insects, and extreme weather conditions.In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • LIFT:30 lbs.
   • CARRY:30 lbs.
   • PUSH:30 lbs.
   • PULL:30 lbs.
   
   
   
   
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   
   
   
   • STAND:3 - 5 hours
   • WALK:3 - 5 hours
   • SIT:3 - 5 hours
   • DRIVE:3 - 5 hours
   
   
   
   
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   
   
   
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
   
   
   
   
4. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • Balance; Bend; Climb; Kneel; Reach; Stoop
   
   
   
   
5. The employee must have:
   
   
   
   • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Use of both eyes
   
   
   
   
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   
   
   
   • N/A
   
   
   
   

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
   
   
   
   • At heights above/below ground level; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; With feet, legs or hands in water; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
   
   
   
   
2. Other working conditions:
   
   
   
   • N/A