Automotive Equipment Operator (Street Sweeping)

Automotive Equipment Operator (Street Sweeping)

Classification Title: Automotive Equipment Operator 2, C17

Location: 22211 US Hwy. 19 N., Clearwater, FL 33765

Schedule: Tuesday - Friday; 9:00 PM - 7:00 AM

***ONLY CURRENT PINELLAS COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES MAY APPLY***

Performs skilled work operating common types of heavy automotive or construction equipment. Employees in this class are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment such as a bulldozer, concrete distributor truck, front end loader, mobile crane, power grader, street sweeper, slope mower with flail and similar.

Our benefits rank among the top in the area!

• Comprehensive medical coverage at a low cost:

2023 Medical Plan Premiums

Choose from two medical plans which offer the same low premiums and include medical care, prescription coverage, behavioral/mental health and vision care.

• Benefits package includes health, vision, prescription, dental, life insurance, disability, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Florida Retirement System (FRS): Choose the Investment Plan or Pension Plan
• Generous leave time including 9 to 11 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 2 personal days (pro-rated), and 15 days of annual leave the first year
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,800 per year
• Wellness Program including a Wellness Center, gym discounts, and classes.
• Deferred compensation plans from four providers
• To learn more, see What We Offer

Essential Job Functions

• Operates slope mowers, large tractor trucks, street sweepers, front end loaders, backhoes, and truck mounted pavement stripping machines;
• Operates power graders on construction and maintenance work and blades sub grades to engineering specifications, and operates bulldozers supporting various public works projects;
• Operates medium to heavy tractor/trailers, supervises or performs the loading and unloading of heavy equipment, transports equipment to and from work construction sites, and operates equipment on a relief basis;
• Operates and drives tankers with capacities of over 5,000 gallons;
• Determines best operation routing for efficiency;
• Sets barricades, acts as flag man and participates in general labor work as required;
• May operate a wide variety of other equipment/tools, i.e., chain saws, weed eaters, pole saws, etc.;
• Performs daily safety inspections of assigned equipment prior to and after use and performs routine service and maintenance and schedules repairs as needed;
• Prepares and maintains accurate paperwork;
• Reports problems to supervisor for routing to other County sections for repair or documentation of violation;
• May supervise, on a project basis, assigned operators or other personnel and ensures work is accomplished in a safe, productive, and efficient manner;
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Position Specific Requirements

• Six (6) months of experience on job related equipment, a Public Works Academy training certificate for Equipment Operators, or a Pinellas County employee equipment certification that includes experience or training on job related equipment(s); or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Special Qualifications (May be required depending on area of assignment):
• Florida Commercial Driver’s License B and endorsement, if any.
• Other knowledge, skills, abilities, and credentials required for a specific position.
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, adaptabilities, limitations, and safety precautions related to a broad range of automotive and construction equipment;
• Skill in the operation of small, medium, and heavy automotive and construction equipment;
• Ability to complete accurate accident or other routine reports;
• Ability to work under adverse weather conditions and possession of sufficient physical strength and agility to operate heavy equipment and perform manual labor;
• Ability to use small office equipment, computers, and highly technical computer applications.

Physical/Mental Demands

The work is heavy work which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Visual ability: Sufficient to effectively operate office equipment including copier, computer, etc.; and to read and write reports, correspondence, instructions, etc.
• Hearing ability: Sufficient to hold a conversation with other individuals both in person and over a telephone; and to hear recording on transcription device.
• Speaking ability: Sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals in person and over a telephone.
• Mental acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Repetitive motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to my co-workers or others.

This position has supplemental questions. If unable to complete all questions, you may save your answers as a draft during the application process and return at any time prior to the closing date. Please note that the application is complete upon final submission.