HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR LEAD

Homestead Field Station

4235BR

Homestead Field Station

4235BR

Job Description

This job is being reposted! Those applicants who previously applied remain under consideration and need not reapply.

Proficient in the operation of excavation and earthmoving equipment to construct, preserve and maintain ditches, canals, and levee systems. Such equipment includes but is not limited to: Loader, On/Off Road Dump Trucks, Tractor with various attachments, Skid Steer, Forklift, Grader, Excavator, Gradalls, Dozer, Lowboy/Tractor Trailer, Backhoe, Bucket Truck, Long Reach Trash Truck, Dragline, Boats such as, Towboat, Airboat, and Conver Boat and other construction type equipment. Mentor junior level staff in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment.

Assume leadership role on jobsite when Crew Chief/Supervisor is not present. Assists in the training of less experienced Heavy Equipment Operators.

Inspects equipment for safety issues daily as well as the condition of the work site prior to setting up equipment. Ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures.

Experienced in reading and understanding signs, signals, load charts, grade stakes, excavation plans, load charts for dredging operations, operating manuals, and service procedures.

Loads, hauls, and dumps materials operating a 15-25-yard dump truck, trailer, and transport equipment and machinery on semi-trailer to and from job site and its loading or off-loading. Measures and verifies levels of rock or gravel, bases, and other excavated material.

Monitors gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure equipment is working properly. Operates, inspects, cleans, and performs routine mechanical maintenance on assigned equipment.

Moves materials over short distances, such as around a construction site, canal banks, or warehouse.

Observes hand signals, grade stakes, and other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.

Experienced with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in each application.

Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with regulations or standards.

May require some dragline operation.

Removes cut plants from the water and stores on the machine until they can be off-loaded and disposed of properly.

Removes vegetation jams and fallen trees that block navigation, access, and water flow. When necessary, enters water to remove snags, debris, etc.

Assists with field surveys to determine the need for and location of aquatic plant control operations.

This position may be required to perform general welding, fabricating, and modifying of materials and equipment.

This position requires participation in the Pumping Operations Program as either a Pump Station Assistant (PSA) or a Pump Station Operator (PSO) at any time during your employment. As a non-pump station employee, you will receive training so that you can provide assistance to the pump station crews during any pumping operations needed whether during normal work shifts, extended day or evening shifts, weekends, or holidays, etc. Both the PSA and PSO positions require intense training and mastery of controls and operations of each pump station.

This position is subject to random mandatory drug and alcohol testing.

The Homestead Field Station work hours are Monday through Thursday from 6:30 am - 5:00 pm. Our offices are closed on Fridays.

Other Duties as Assigned

Employment Guidelines/Experience

May be filled as a Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator - Lead: High School Diploma or GED and 4+ years of experience operating and transporting multiple pieces of heavy equipment. The hiring range for this position is $52,353.60 to $63,086.40 (based on education and years of relevant work experience).

Heavy Equipment Operator: High School Diploma or GED and 2+ years' experience operating and transporting multiple pieces of heavy equipment. The hiring range for this position is $48,609.60 to $57,241.60 (based on education and years of relevant work experience).

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Licenses

Valid State of Florida Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement, without restriction to operate vehicle equipped with a manual transmission and air brakes or ability to obtain (required).

Forklift Operations Certification or ability to obtain (required).

First Aid/CPR/AED or ability to obtain (required).

This position is subject to random mandatory drug and alcohol testing.

This position is required to participate in the Pumping Operations Program as either a Pump Station Assistant (PSA) or a Pump Station Operator (PSO).

Physical Requirements/ Working Environment

Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.

Overtime will be required based on project needs, weather and/or environmental conditions.

Regularly sets up, adjusts, controls, tests, and operates equipment to complete assignments. Work environment may be hot and humid with no facilities. Moves or otherwise transports equipment weighing up to 50 pounds or more.

This position normally involves daily travel from the employee’s assigned station to work sites located within the District’s jurisdiction. Some assignments require travel to remote locations and may require travel throughout the state of Florida.

Veterans’ Preference

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.

Americans With Disabilities Act

The South Florida Water Management District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Bureau at [email protected]

Organization

OM5505523 HMSTD FS-FLEET & CANL, LEVE MAINT

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