Automotive Equipment Operator I

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

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

Open Until Filled.

$17.21 to $18.93 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. South Area/Palm Bay.Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Performs experienced service work operating light automotive vehicles or equipment and performing routine automotive service and maintenance.

REQUIREMENTS: Six (6) months of experience operating and maintaining light automotive vehicles and/or equipmentused to maintain road rights of way (ROWs) and transportation infrastructure. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.Experience operating a bush hog or slope mower is preferred.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, avalid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. This is heavy physical work that involves exposure to dirt, dust, noise, fumes and odors, construction debris, water, working in and around moving traffic and machinery, 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:50 lbs. or more
   • CARRY:50 lbs. or more
   • PUSH:50 lbs. or more
   • PULL:50 lbs. or more
   
   
   
   
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   
   
   
   • STAND:5 - 8 hours
   • WALK:5 - 8 hours
   • SIT:1 - 3 hours
   • DRIVE:1 - 3 hours
   
   
   
   
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   
   
   
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
   
   
   
   
4. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Stoop
   
   
   
   
5. The employee must have:
   
   
   
   • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Other; Use of both eyes
   
   
   
   
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   
   
   
   • Must be able to lift sandbags weighing 75 pounds and concrete bags weighing 95 pounds.
   
   
   
   

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
   
   
   
   • At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; 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 or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; With chemicals or solvents; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
   
   
   
   
2. Other working conditions:
   
   
   
   • N/A