NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Equipment Operator III - Streets & Drainage
Panama City, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Equipment Operator III for the City of Panama City, FL. This role involves operating complex and heavy earth-moving equipment while ensuring safety and efficiency, particularly in emergency situations related to adverse weather events.
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Responsibilities
Operates heavy grader to small maintainer-type grader in finish grading, blading, smoothing roads, cutting slopes and establishing new grades to fine measurements, elevations and specifications
Operates a lowboy, loads dump trucks and trailers, front-end loaders, excavators, mowing machines, a concrete truck and various other construction and automotive equipment
Transports equipment to work site, operates all equipment, including assisting other operators with all levels of equipment
Operates rubber tire and track-based loaders, backhoes, front-end loaders, dozers, excavators, link belts, etc
Act as lead operator within crews in road building operations
Operates hydraulically operated excavation equipment such as Gradall, excavator and other types of equipment
Performs road maintenance by filling holes, repairing shoulders and completing ditching and drainage construction using equipment such as graders, backhoes, excavators and loaders
Performs daily safety inspections of assigned equipment prior to and after use; performs routine service and maintenance
Occasionally may operate a simple flatbed or dump truck, or a variety of minor powered machinery and equipment. May participate generally in the labor work of the crew as workload demands
Lubricates, services and makes minor inspections and corrections on vehicles in a shop or field
Works in trenches or excavations, often with water in the excavation
Knowledge of Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and work zone safety
Directs and flags traffic
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma
Five (5) years experience in the operation and routine maintenance of heavy, medium and light-duty construction vehicles, tools and equipment typical of use within the City
CDL Class B License w/ air brakes endorsement
Thorough knowledge of the operation, maintenance, adaptabilities, limitations and safety precautions of the equipment to which assignment is made
Knowledge of safe work practices and use and care of construction equipment
Ability to make emergency repairs and to assist in making general repairs of motor-driven and other construction equipment
Skill in the operation of heavy construction equipment, and knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations
Ability to operate heavy equipment over rough terrain and to perform manual labor occasionally under adverse weather conditions
Ability to establish grades with surveying equipment or instruments
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Knowledge of Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and work zone safety
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative, courteous and effective working relationships with other departments, fellow team members, vendors, contractors and the general public
General knowledge of the methods, practices and techniques used in the work assigned
Ability to work under adverse conditions (heat, cold, inclement weather) and be able to perform manual labor (digging, heavy lifting, etc.)
Ability and willingness to work at heights well above ground level from/out of various types of equipment
Ability and desire to comply with all City safety policies and programs in the performance of their work, including, but not limited to, vehicles, equipment, tools and facilities
Benefits
12 Days of Paid Time Off
12 Days of Paid Sick leave– 6 may be used for family
12 Days of Paid Holidays
Birthday Leave
Bereavement Leave
Military Leave
Social Event Outings
Employee Assistance Program
Medical Benefits-Team Member (ZERO cost option available)
Family Member Benefits available (City supplemented premium)
Dental Benefits (Premium paid in FULL for Team Members)
Orthodontic coverage for children (under 19)
Vision Benefits
Blood Drives (ADDITIONAL Paid Time Off for participation)
Wellness Incentive Program
Health Savings Account/ Medical FSA
General Employee Retirement Pension Fund (10% of annual compensation)
Access to Professional Financial Advisory Services
City Paid Life Insurance and AD&D ($50,000)
Additional Life and AD&D coverage available for employees, spouse, and Children
Short-term Disability (Paid in FULL by City)
Long-term Disability (Paid in FULL by City)
Accidental Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Education Assistance Program/ Tuition Reimbursement
Job Stability & Security
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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