21-0039 Equipment Operator II

POSITION TITLE:       EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

DEPARTMENT:          PUBLIC WORKS

POSITION NO.:            21-0039

MIN SALARY RANGE:        $31,200.00

The City of Lake City is accepting applications for the position of Equipment Operator II in the Public Works Department. This is a skilled manual position in the operation of one or more of the heaviest and most complex construction equipment and duties include the performance of manual labor tasks.

This position will operate heavy equipment in performing various construction activities and maintenance activities.  Heavy equipment includes, but is not limited to: water tanker, front end loader, combination back-hoe, dump truck, and knuckle boom. This position will also haul construction materials, repairs and reworks swales, regrades and cleans ditches, installs storm drains and pipes, repairs sidewalks and streets, and performs routine first echelon maintenance to the equipment. This position will occasionally operate lighter equipment such as a dump truck. This position serves on hurricane first response duty.

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of effective operation of medium and heavy equipment; knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations, and of effective precautionary measures necessary to avoid accidents; knowledge of the hazards involved in the use of heavy equipment and of the safety precautions to be taken. This candidate will possess the ability to understand and carry out general instructions relating to construction and maintenance operations; the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; possess the skill in the operation of heavy construction equipment; and possess the physical strength and agility sufficient to do strenuous laboring tasks under varying weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicant must have a high school diploma or general education diploma (GED) and must have five (5) years’ experience in the operation and routine maintenance of the type of equipment of primary assignment.  Applicant must possess a valid Florida Class “B” Commercial Florida Driver’s License and a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Applicants can apply online at www.lcfla.com or applications may be obtained from and returned to Human Resources, City Hall, 205 N Marion Avenue, Lake City, FL 32055. 

The City of Lake City is an EEO/AA/ADA/VP employer.

Women and Minorities and Bilingual Speakers Are Encouraged to Apply.

THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 @ 4:30 PM.