Equipment Operator

Position Objective

Operates a variety of heavy construction equipment to include a boom crane mounted on a truck chassis to lift and move materials and objects and a boom mounted tractor mower. Duties include the performance of manual laboring tasks. Performs the following duties under general direction.

Those functions actually required to perform this position, the removal of which would fundamentally change the job. These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Operates one or more of the following pieces of equipment and/or machines: Dozer, front-end loader, motor grader and maintainer, bucket truck, dragline, backhoe, scraper, pavers. Fastens attachments, such as movers and graders to tractor with hitch pins.

• Releases brake, shifts gears, and depresses accelerator or moves throttle to control forward and backward movement of equipment.

• Steers equipment by turning steering wheel and depressing brake pedals.

• Lubricates and repairs equipment and attachments, performs routine first echelon maintenance to the equipment.

• Drives equipment to work site and directs activities of Laborer in placing blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.

• Starts equipment engines. Moves levers and pedals to operate booms and other accessories on equipment, to raise and lower, and to move through other actions

This position is part of the City’s Emergency Management Team and, as such, shall be expected to perform all duties that are assigned during an emergency management operation. Any additional compensation, above the normal weekly salary shall be outlined by the City Manager in the City’s Emergency Management Activation and Emergency Declaration. Failure to appear to perform emergency management assignment and to work assigned shifts as scheduled by the City’s Emergency Management Director or individuals designated by the City Manager to assign such functions will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired; or five (5) years' experience in the operation and routine maintenance of the type of equipment of primary assignment.

• Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

• Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

o Class B Commercial Driver’s License

The City of Port Orange offers 1x salary for Life and AD&D coverage for all general employees at no cost.

OPTIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL GROUP LIFE AND AD&D INSURANCE

The City offers the opportunity to purchase additional life insurance coverage for self, spouse, and child(ren).

AFLAC offers a variety of coverages for voluntary election, including critical illness, cancer, term life and whole life, and more.

Medical, dental and vision benefits are effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

RETIREMENT

The City offers excellent opportunities for retirement savings, including the opportunity for a 13% employer contribution to the general employee retirement savings plans. Mission Square is our retirement plan administrator.

401(a) - The City offers a defined contribution program 401(a). All regular employees (not covered by collective bargaining agreements) are automatically enrolled. The City contributes ten percent (10%) of annual eligible earnings to the general employee’s retirement.

457(b) - The City also offers a voluntary 457(b) plan. Eligible employees who contribute six percent (6%) are eligible for an employer match of an additional three percent (3%) which will be deposited into their 401(a), for a total employer contribution of 13%.

Roth – Employees may voluntarily contribute to a Roth (post-tax) retirement savings plan.

Pension Plans: Police and Fire employees are covered by pensions as specified in their respective collective bargaining agreements, and are not 401a participants. Fire and Police employees may voluntarily participate in the voluntary 457(b) plan and Roth accounts, but are not eligible for an employer match.

PAID TIME OFF

The City offers regular full-time employees generous annual paid time off (PTO), with time accruing monthly and 225 hours earned in the first year (prorated if less than 12 months employed). Time earned increases with service time.

Police and Fire employees receive time off benefits according to their collective bargaining agreements.

HOLIDAYS

The City celebrates 13 paid holidays every year.