Equipment Operator II Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lakelandfl/jobs/newprint/4650266) Apply  Equipment Operator II Salary $21.49 - $31.58 Hourly Location Lakeland, FL Job Type Full Time Regular Job Number 7019-25 Department Public Works/Construction & Maintenance Division PW C&M Construction 1103300000 Opening Date 09/09/2024 Closing Date 9/24/2024 4:00 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit NA + Description + Benefits + Questions GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS This is highly skilled work in operating various heavy and complex equipment used in roadway, drainage, utilities, and municipal construction and maintenance work. Work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the heavy and complex types of construction and maintenance equipment used in the more difficult construction and maintenance operations. Employees in this classification may also oversee Equipment Operator I and perform manual tasks related to equipment operation. A supervisor reviews and inspects work while in progress and upon completion. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS + Operates all terrain excavator, vacuum truck, concrete truck, street sweeper, all terrain mower, slope mower, bobcat rubber tire backhoe, front-end loader, steel rollers, asphalt distributor and payloader, in addition to the skilled operation of motor grader, gradall, and track hoe. + Drives and operates trucks and transports materials needed for projects, and keeps all equipment on trucks in working order. + Operates excavator in digging ditches, laying pipe, and cutting down slopes. + Reads and interprets grade readings; cuts desired finish grade according to blueprint specifications. + Performs light maintenance and servicing in connection with heavy equipment operation. + Sets up and assists with televising municipal pipelines. + Installs internal point repairs in municipal pipelines. + Must be available for emergency call outs. + May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department. + Position is designated as Mission Critical. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS: + Performs related work as required. QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE) + High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED. + Two (2) years of experience operating construction and maintenance equipment and heavy trucks. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: + Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. + Must be able to obtain Class “A” or “B” CDL with appropriate endorsements as are required by the employing department within six (6) months of employment. + Must pass and maintain training in: Traffic Control, Trenching and Shoring, and Confined Spaces within one (1) year of employment. + Required to participate in the stand-by/call-out rotation to address problems after normal working hours and on weekends. + Required to pass and maintain qualifications for: + Respiratory Protection Physical + Pulmonary Function + Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Test(s). KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES + Considerable knowledge of the general practices applied in the care and safe operation of various heavy construction and maintenance equipment. + Considerable knowledge of the laws and regulations pertaining to the proper operation of equipment around utilities and upon roads, streets, and alleys. + Skill in operating a wide variety of heavy equipment and trucks. + Ability to operate televising equipment to televise municipal pipelines. + Ability to maintain and make minor emergency repairs and adjustments to various heavy equipment. + Ability to understand and follow oral instructions, written instructions and diagrams. + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the general public. WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: + The job requires heavy work that involves lifting, shoveling, walking or standing most of the time, and carrying 35 to 100 pounds on a regular and recurring basis along with exerting up to 100 pounds of force on a frequent basis. + The job risks exposure to bright/dim light, wet or humid conditions, disease, pathogens, extreme noise levels, traffic, toxic/caustic chemicals, fumes, noxious odors, moving machinery, heights, dusts, pollen, extreme cold, and heat. + The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception. + The job may require work in confined spaces. All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced. The City of Lakeland is a drug free workplace. This position is considered a mandatory testing position, which is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. All City of Lakeland positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. As a condition of employment you will be required to pass the pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statute 440.102. THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE City of Lakeland 2024 Summary Sheet Annual Leave Annual leave is accumulated bi-weekly and based upon years of service as follows: Annual leave may be taken as earned by employees hired after January 1, 1989. Employees hired prior to that date use annual leave within the calendar year following the year the leave is earned. All employees may carry over up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at the end of the calendar year. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.* Sick Leave Sick rate is accrued biweekly based upon years of service and standard hour classification. Eligible for use as soon as earned. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month. *NOTE: REGULAR employees with a working day other than eight (8) hours, please contact your supervisor regarding these policies. Sick Leave Pool Allows employees to receive sick leave benefits in cases involving catastrophic or long-term illnesses or injuries after all personal leave time has been depleted. Regular full-time employees contribute eight (8) hours and Regular part-time employees contribute four (4) hours on an annual basis. Employees must have completed one full year of service on or before December 31st of the calendar year enrollment; and have accumulated at least forty (40) hours of sick time (twenty (20) hours for Regular part-time employees). Participation in this program is voluntary. For more information contact Amanda Kaiser at 834-8768 Family & Medical Leave Federal legislation guarantees up to twelve (12) weeks per year off work under certain circumstances outlined in the policy manual. The employees must have been employed by the City for at least twelve (12) months and have at least 1,250 hours of service during the 12-month period before the requested leave. The City will continue its group life and health insurance for an employee on leave at the same level and under the same conditions that existed while the employee was working. For more information contact Dawn Justice at 834-6038. Pension Plan Provision for retirement income requiring mandatory participation for full-time regular employees. Defined Benefit Plan: Plan C Employee 3.12% Employer 15.64% OR Defined Contribution Plan: Executives, New Hires aged 52 and older, and Fire/Police Recruits Employee 8.5% or 11% per election upon hire Employer 15.39% Deferred Compensation 457 Plan: A voluntary plan that is invested in mutual funds. The Employees' Pension Board performs the due diligence on the mutual funds. Employees may reallocate their account at any time. Maximum contribution for 2024 is $23,000; employees aged 50 or older can also add a "catch-up" amount of $7,500. Additionally, a match of up to 5% of salary is offered by the City in Plan C. Holidays Twelve (12) holidays, includes one (1) personal floating holiday to be used at any time after three (3) months of employment and prior to the end of the calendar year. Funeral Leave Up to three (3) days off with pay due to death of an immediate family member (as defined in the policy manual). Up to four (4) hours off with pay may be obtained through supervisor approval to attend local funeral services of persons other than immediate family. Jury/Witness Duty Employees required to serve on jury duty will be relieved of responsibility for their regular work shift or portion thereof and receive full pay while serving. All fees received for such service may be retained by the employee. Employees subpoenaed to any civil or criminal court proceeding, which employee is not personally or monetarily interested, shall be paid as if engaged in regular work activities. Military Leave Allows for up to 240 hours in any one calendar year for annual military training without loss of pay or benefits for any employee in some type of reserve status for the United States Armed Forces. (see policy manual for additional information). Maternity Leave Refer to Family & Medical Leave for those employees who qualify. Others may take up to three (3) months leave of absence available upon approval of the Department Head. Employees may opt to utilize any combination of paid (sick or annual leave) or unpaid leave. Leave of Absence Without Pay Written requests are subject to approval by Department Head and City Manager or designee for less than ninety (90) days. Requests for more than ninety (90) days also require Civil Service Board approval for employees in a Civil Service classification. Longevity Pay Tuition Reimbursement Program provides employees up to $2,500 per fiscal year (October 1 through September 30) for reimbursement of tuition of approved college, university, vocational, or correspondence classes upon completion with a grade of "C" or better in credit courses only. Full reimbursement is given for courses and fees, upon approval. The program does not include reimbursement for cost of books, supplies or other related expenses. For more information, contact Sue Cook at 834-6844. Suggestion Awards A program designed to provide a consistent and organized method for employees to submit and be rewarded for constructive ideas for improvement. Maximum award is $1000. For additional information, contact Kathy McNelis at 834-6348. Direct Deposit of Paycheck (refer to handout in new employee folder) An account must be established with the institution of your choice prior to signing up for direct deposit. Uniforms/Equipment Uniforms issued at no cost to employees for those job classifications which require them. Equipment is issued to employees at either no cost or discounted cost depending upon job classification. Parking Free while at work. Break Periods Employees may be permitted two (2), fifteen (15) minute breaks during the workday. The time shall be at the discretion of the supervisor. For Information on Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance please contact Benefits at 834-6797. For Information on Retirement Benefits, contact the Retirement Services Department at 834-8765 or 834-8797. For Information on Firefighter and Police Officer Retirement Benefits, contact Foster & Foster at 239-333-4872. 01 Do you possess a high school diploma or GED from an accredited school? + Yes + No 02 Do you have two (2) years of experience in the operation of construction and maintenance equipment and heavy trucks? + Yes + No 03 Please provide a narrative supporting your answer to the above question. Be sure to include specific job title(s), job duties, organization(s) and the dates where the work was performed. Note: The employers and dates of employment you list here must also be included in the "Work Experience" section of this job application. 04 Please indicate which type of valid driver's license you possess. + Florida driver's license + CDL Class "A" + CDL Class "B" + I have an out-of-state driver's license + I do not have a valid driver's license 05 By clicking "Yes" below, I understand that all relevant work experience MUST be entered in the "Work Experience" section on my application. In addition, all current City of Lakeland employees must list all previous City of Lakeland work experience in the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to complete the "Work Experience" section will disqualify you from the application process. + Yes + No Required Question Agency City of Lakeland, Civil Service Address 500 N Lake Parker Avenue Lakeland, Florida, 33801 Phone (863)834-8790 Website http://www.lakelandgov.net/employmentservices