Okaloosa County, FL
Salary: $17.28 - $19.00 Hourly
Location : Crestview, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-201
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 08/14/2025
Closing Date: 9/10/ :59 PM Central
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Drives heavy duty trucks in the hauling and distribution of materials.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
•Operates hydraulic dump trucks, flat-beds, loaders, rollers and four-wheel drive pickups.
•Inspects trucks, tools and equipment; ensures that trucks, tools and equipment are properly maintained.
•Performs maintenance and repair on trucks, tools and equipment.
•Uses electrical equipment and hand and gas-powered tools, such as chainsaws, rakes, shovels and hammers to perform assigned duties.
•Assists with traffic control at work sites.
•Performs physical labor in the maintenance, restoration and construction of roadways and drainage systems.
•Cuts trees, limbs and shrubbery on right-of-ways; clears ditches, culverts, drains, gutters and beaver dams.
•Assists with training staff in the operation of light and heavy trucks as well as the paperwork associated with daily operations. (Daily Field Data Sheet, Load Tickets, etc.)
•Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, and Experience: High school diploma or GED supplemented by two (2) years' experience in the operation of light to heavy duty trucks and/or related equipment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Licenses and/or Certifications: Requires a valid class "B" commercial driver license with air brakes.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Physical Requirements: Must be able to operate heavy duty trucks, to include vehicles with hydraulic braking systems, and various hand held manual and gas-powered tools and equipment. Must be able to exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 20 to 50 pounds frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push and pull or otherwise move objects. Must be able to perform manual tasks and remain on feet for extended periods of time. Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work
Language Ability: Must be able to communicate effectively in English, and to convey information to others
Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; to deal with problems involving concrete variables in situations where limited standardized exists; to make independent judgments in the absence of supervisor; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.
Numerical Aptitude: Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide; to determine weight; may require the ability to calculate decimals and percentages.
Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergencies or tight deadlines. Requires the ability to exercise consistent tact and courtesy when in frequent contact with various professionals, county staff, and the general public.
01
Please indicate which best describes your highest level of completed education.
02
How many years of experience do you possess in the operation of light to heavy duty trucks and/or related equipment?
03
Please list the light to heavy duty trucks and/or related equipment you have experience operating (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided.
04
How many years of lead/supervisory experience do you possess?
05
Please describe your lead/supervisory experience (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided.
06
Do you possess a valid class "A" or "B" commercial driver license with air brakes?
07
Do you possess a valid driver license?
08
If your CDL license has any restrictions, please list them below (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided.
Required Question
Location : Crestview, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-201
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 08/14/2025
Closing Date: 9/10/ :59 PM Central
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Drives heavy duty trucks in the hauling and distribution of materials.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
•Operates hydraulic dump trucks, flat-beds, loaders, rollers and four-wheel drive pickups.
•Inspects trucks, tools and equipment; ensures that trucks, tools and equipment are properly maintained.
•Performs maintenance and repair on trucks, tools and equipment.
•Uses electrical equipment and hand and gas-powered tools, such as chainsaws, rakes, shovels and hammers to perform assigned duties.
•Assists with traffic control at work sites.
•Performs physical labor in the maintenance, restoration and construction of roadways and drainage systems.
•Cuts trees, limbs and shrubbery on right-of-ways; clears ditches, culverts, drains, gutters and beaver dams.
•Assists with training staff in the operation of light and heavy trucks as well as the paperwork associated with daily operations. (Daily Field Data Sheet, Load Tickets, etc.)
•Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, and Experience: High school diploma or GED supplemented by two (2) years' experience in the operation of light to heavy duty trucks and/or related equipment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Licenses and/or Certifications: Requires a valid class "B" commercial driver license with air brakes.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Physical Requirements: Must be able to operate heavy duty trucks, to include vehicles with hydraulic braking systems, and various hand held manual and gas-powered tools and equipment. Must be able to exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 20 to 50 pounds frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push and pull or otherwise move objects. Must be able to perform manual tasks and remain on feet for extended periods of time. Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work
Language Ability: Must be able to communicate effectively in English, and to convey information to others
Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; to deal with problems involving concrete variables in situations where limited standardized exists; to make independent judgments in the absence of supervisor; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.
Numerical Aptitude: Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide; to determine weight; may require the ability to calculate decimals and percentages.
Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergencies or tight deadlines. Requires the ability to exercise consistent tact and courtesy when in frequent contact with various professionals, county staff, and the general public.
01
Please indicate which best describes your highest level of completed education.
- No formal education completed, but I have relevant experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree or above
- None of the above
02
How many years of experience do you possess in the operation of light to heavy duty trucks and/or related equipment?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- At least 1 year but less than 2 years
- At least 2 years but less than 4 years
- At least 4 years but less than 6 years
- At least 6 years but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more
03
Please list the light to heavy duty trucks and/or related equipment you have experience operating (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided.
04
How many years of lead/supervisory experience do you possess?
- None
- less than 1 year
- At least 1 year but less than 2 years
- At least 2 years but less than 4 years
- At least 4 years but less than 6 years
- At least 6 years but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more
05
Please describe your lead/supervisory experience (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided.
06
Do you possess a valid class "A" or "B" commercial driver license with air brakes?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you possess a valid driver license?
- Yes
- No
08
If your CDL license has any restrictions, please list them below (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided.
Required Question