Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Clearwater, FL

ENTRY SALARY: $36,208.90

Under general supervision, the Parks Heavy Equipment Operator performs semi-skilled and skilled work operating heavy and large scale automotive or maintenance equipment. Transports, drives, grades, excavates, and loads equipment in the beautification and maintenance of the City's parks, beaches, and projects.

Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operates, uses, drives heavy specialized automotive equipment, including but not limited to backhoes, bulldozer, loader, slope mower, commercial lawn mowers, dump trucks, beach rakes, water trucks, and skid loaders.
• Provides skilled work in general excavating, grading, digging, and transporting of materials for the care and keeping of all beaches, parks, and recreation areas.
• Performs equipment operation on all municipal construction, maintenance, and repair projects, and also the installation of plant material.
• Runs, performs, and consistently repeats routine safety and pre/post-operational checks on equipment.
• Performs incidental semi-skilled and unskilled labor as required; participates with other individuals in the overall care and maintenance of parks and public areas.
• Serves as a working leader of a small crew when needed.
• Assist with various events within the special events division.
• Knows or has the capacity to learn to read landscape plans.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:
A valid State driver's license is required.
Does this position require a Commercial Driver's License? Yes
Type: Class B CDL
Obtain Tanker Endorsement within six (6) months and Class A-5 within one (1) year of hire date.

Education and Experience:
High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate PLUS two (2) years of experience in the operation of the appropriate heavy equipment or related equipment used in construction and maintenance activities; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.