A dedicated and diverse team in the Office of the County Engineer is seeking a new team member for its roads division. The position does include some on-calls for weekends and after hours emergencies. The pay range is $31,200.00 - $40,757.00 depending on experience and certifications. This position (and department) has room for growth and also offers a stipend certification plan. Please visit www.marionfl.org/careers to apply.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for performing semi-skilled manual work in the operation of several types of small, light, and medium equipment involved in the maintenance and/or construction of County road facilities to ensure the safety and welfare of the general public.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· Operates various pieces of small, light, and medium equipment while performing maintenance and/or construction on County roads and rights-of-way.

· Assists in the setup of work zones and routinely responsible for performing flagging duties to ensure the safety of workers.

· Uses various hand tools while performing maintenance and/or construction activities on County roads and rights-of-way.

· Aids Florida Law Enforcement and Emergency Operations with County road related incidents and hazards.

· Performs routine, light maintenance to include the cleaning of various small, light, and medium equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operation.

· Handles hazardous and non-hazardous materials required in the maintenance and/or construction of County roads and rights-of-way.

· Assists in the set-up of work zones

· May be responsible for performing flagging duties to ensure the safety of workers

· Completes all required paperwork to include work reports, equipment and vehicle checklists, and timesheets.

· Responds to emergencies and works on-call.

· May be required to perform minor survey activities as needed to support drainage crew activities.

· Provides excellent customer service to members of the general public and other County employees. Personal contact occurs with other employees of the unit, employees of other departments in the County, citizens, and customers of the department. Service is provided in person or by phone contact.

· Implements the organization’s guiding principles and core values.

· Performs other related job duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION

This position may perform as a lead worker for a group of employees. May review the work product of others; provide direction, guidance, advice, and assistance to others on work assignments and ensure work assignment(s) is/are complete(d) as instructed, contacting supervisor for any questions or further direction.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS

Light Equipment Operator I

Education: HS Diploma

License: Class B CDL or higher within 6 months

Licensing: Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Flagging, National Incident Management System (NIMS): IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 and CPR within twelve (12) months

Core Equipment Certifications (within 12 months): HMT II Core Equipment, Front End Loader, Chipper Truck

Experience: 2 years

Stipends Certification Plan will earn a hourly stipend of $0.10/hr for every group of 4 pieces of specialty equipment certified.

Light Equipment Operator II

Education: HS Diploma

License: Class B CDL or higher - required

Licensing: Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Flagging, National Incident Management System (NIMS): IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 and CPR required

Core Equipment Certifications (within 12 months): HMT II Core Equipment, Front End Loader, Chipper Truck, Single Axle Dump Truck, Single Axle Patch Truck

Experience: 3 years

Stipends Certification Plan will earn a hourly stipend of $0.10/hr for every group of 4 pieces of specialty equipment certified.

JOB SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively one-on-one with customers and employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts to such as: proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Problem Solving Abilities

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to explain records and procedures to others as lead worker.
• Requires sound judgment in selection of procedures, methods, or tools, equipment to own work to accomplish tasks.

Specialized Skills and Abilities

• Ability to safely operate assigned equipment in a safe manner. Substantial knowledge of operation, methods, materials, tools, and standard practices of small, light and medium equipment.
• Knowledge of all County regulations pertaining to the operation of equipment.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to take a teamwork approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help

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Marion County BCC

LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
others when needed, and considering larger organization or team goals rather than individual concerns. Includes the ability to build a constructive team spirit where team members are committed to the goals and objectives of the team.

Machines and Equipment

Must have the ability to proficiently operate various tools of the trade to include but is not limited to: rake, shovel, hand blower, chainsaw, pole saw, weed eater, pavement saw, compactor, wood chipper, lawn mower, thermal patch unit, pickup truck, , single axle dump truck, chipper truck, single axle patch truck, front end loader and a two-way radio.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly be required to sit, stand, walk, climb or balance, and lift up to one hundred pounds; and will frequently be required to and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and talk or hear. Special vision requirements of this position include close, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; vibrations; high, precarious places; and fumes or airborne particles; and will frequently be exposed to moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level for this environment will be loud.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $19.60 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call

Work Location: One location

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