Heavy Equipment Operator
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Job Posting

The City of Winter Park is hiring for an Equipment Operator position. This listing closes on July 25, 2025, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).

Salary: $20.23 - $30.82 Hourly

Location: City of Winter Park

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202200526

Department: STREET PAVING

Opening Date: June 11, 2025

Closing Date: July 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Description

Open Until Filled

The hiring range of this position is listed:

Equipment Operator I: $20.23-30.34 (Class Spec 5626)

Equipment Operator II: $21.74-32.61 (Class Spec 5625)

Equipment Operator III: $25.12-37.68 (Class Spec 5623)

General Purpose:

The Equipment Operator I, II, and III operates a variety of automotive vehicles, light and heavy equipment, boats, and various hand and power tools in the construction, maintenance, and repair of stormwater management facilities. This work is performed under intermediate supervision the incumbent performs a variety of routine work within established procedures and receives detailed instructions on new projects and assignments; work is reviewed periodically through observation, completion of work orders, and review of results achieved.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions:

Operate a wide range of automotive vehicles, power, and hand tools that may include backhoes, forklifts, tractors, street rollers, street sweepers, compressors, dump trucks, front-end loaders, trenchers, backhoes, drills, quickie saws, and jackhammers.

Transport equipment and materials to and from job sites; transport maintenance workers to work site; haul refuse, brush, rock, materials, and equipment.

Repair potholes, roads, and curbs; dig, form, pour, and finish concrete work; raise and lower manholes; Clean stormwater treatment and conveyance systems; dredge sand and muck from aquatic sites, remove trees, brush, and other debris from roads; clean storm drains; clean and repair storm water drains.

Inspect and maintain assigned equipment; check oil and perform basic service tasks; report malfunctions; prepare equipment; wash and fuel equipment.

Perform manual labor as required.

Perform other work as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

General knowledge of departmental and municipal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

General knowledge of asphalt, sidewalk, and storm drain repair and maintenance.

General knowledge of occupational hazards, safety rules, and practices of the work.

General knowledge of operation and routine maintenance of lightweight equipment.

Ability to perform a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks.

Ability to safely operate a variety of automotive vehicles, light equipment, and various hand and power tools.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, city officials, and the general public.

Ability to communicate information tactfully and impartially, both in person and in writing with all staff, city officials, and the general public.

Ability to demonstrate proficiency in the City of Winter Park Core Competencies.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and keep accurate records.

This position is performed with general knowledge the incumbent is generally familiar with the information contained in relevant source documents or a particular subject field and can seek additional resources for further information.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Equipment Operator I:

Department: Lakes

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience: A minimum of one year of experience in the operation and maintenance of medium and heavy equipment. Proficiency in the following equipment; Dump truck, backhoe, pumps, Jon boat, barge

Department: Public Works

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience: A minimum of one year of experience in the operation and maintenance of medium and heavy equipment

Equipment Operator II:

Department: Lakes

Must have met all minimum requirements for an Equipment Operator I.

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience: Minimum one year of experience as an Equipment Operator I. Experience with Aquatic plant identification Emergent/Floating

Proficiency in the following additional equipment; Vac-Con and Floating excavator.

Department: Public Works

Must have met all minimum requirements for an Equipment Operator I.

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience: Minimum of two years of service with the City of Winter Park or equivalent previous work experience. Must have two years of experience in the operation and maintenance of medium and heavy equipment.

Equipment Operator III:

Must have met all minimum requirements for an Equipment Operator II

Department: Lakes

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience: Minimum one year of experience as an Equipment Operator II. Experience in shoreline and ditch applications, Herbicide planning, and Aquatic plant identification emergent/floating and submersed.

Department: Public Works

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience: Minimum of two years of service with the City of Winter Park or as an Equipment Operator II. Must have two years of experience in the operation and maintenance of medium and heavy equipment.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities and other competencies required for the position may be considered.

Certifications, Training, Special Requirements:

Equipment Operator I:

Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B or higher, or have a CDL Permit and the ability to get the license within six months of hire.

Complete basic Work Zone Safety Certification within one year of hire.

Department: Lakes

Minimum License/Certification: Class B CDL, Airbrake endorsement, Tanker endorsement, FDEP erosion control inspector.

Department: Public Works

Minimum License/Certification: Class B CDL or permit

Equipment Operator II:

Must meet minimum requirements for Equipment Operator I

Department: Lakes

Minimum License/Certification: FSA Stormwater Operator level 1, Weedoo certification

Department: Public Works

Minimum License/Certification: Possess and maintain first aid and CPR certificate, Complete a Trench safety and Confined Space course. Possess and maintain a Florida DOT-approved maintenance of traffic certificate

Equipment Operator III:

Must meet minimum requirements for Equipment Operator II

Department: Lakes

Minimum License/Certification: N/A

Department: Public Works

Minimum License/Certification: Class A CDL or permit. Advanced MOT certification

Note: All required certifications must be current at the time of application and maintained in an active state as a condition of continued employment.

Supplemental Information

Other Requirements:

Physical:

This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force repetitively to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping.

Ability to ascend/descend stairs, scaffolds, and ladders.

Ability to traverse about a variety of environments and