Indian River County is hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator - Road and Bridge in Ver

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Performs skilled work in the operation of heavy construction equipment. This is a skilled position, working under the general direction of the Foreman.

Responsibilities:

• Operate excavators (large and small) for the use of cleaning/regrading drainage swales, installing driveway cross-drain pipe, installing concrete pipe under roadways, and other various activities.
• Operates graders, dozers, excavators, loaders, boom, mowers grapple trucks, rollers, sweepers, and other various types of heavy equipment.
• Hand excavates areas where existing utilities have been located to ensure the protection of the existing utility (water lines, sewer lines, cable, phone, gas, electric, and others) during the execution of the assigned task.

Education/Experience:

High school graduate / GED supplemented by a minimum of five years of working experience operating various types heavy equipment.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:

• Must possess a valid Class E Driver’s License.
• A valid Florida Class A or B commercial driver's license (CDL) with tanker and/or hazmat and tanker endorsements is preferred. Holders of a Class A or B CDL are eligible for incentive pay based on the CDL license classification and endorsements.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

Knowledge of the safe operation and capabilities of various types of heavy construction equipment.

Knowledge of the operating principles and maintenance needs of various types of heavy construction equipment.

Knowledge of highway safety rules and regulations necessary to operate various types heavy construction equipment along active roadways.

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Ability to move heavy objects and endure strenuous laboring tasks under varying weather conditions.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Work is performed outside under various types of weather conditions.

JOB DESCRIPTION / ADA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I understand that a qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

I have read the job description for the above position and understand the job duties, requirements, and responsibilities for the position. I attest that I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined in the job description either with or without accommodation. I understand that if I require accommodation, I will contact the Human Resources Department to request accommodation.

If I have any questions about the job duties described in the above job description, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or a member of the Human Resources staff.

I have discussed any questions I may have had about this job description prior to signing this form.

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