Position Description
Do you possess expertise in operating a street sweeper? Pinellas County Stormwater Division has your next career opportunity!!
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.
This Automotive Equipment Operator 2 (Street Sweeper Technician) position is located at: 22211 U.S. Highway 19 North, Clearwater, FL 33765.
Work Schedule: Monday – Thursday; 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. or 9:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
***ONLY PINELLAS COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (STORMWATER DIVISION) MAY APPLY***
What Will You Do
Operate slope mowers, large tractor trucks, street sweepers, front end loaders, backhoes, and truck mounted pavement stripping machines.
Operate power graders on construction and maintenance work and blades sub grades to engineering specifications, and operate bulldozers supporting various public works projects.
Operate medium to heavy tractor/trailers, supervise or perform the loading and unloading of heavy equipment, transports equipment to and from work construction sites, and operate equipment on a relief basis.
Operate and drive tankers with capacities of over 5,000 gallons.
Determine best operation routing for efficiency.
Set barricades, act 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.
Perform daily safety inspections of assigned equipment prior to and after use and perform routine service and maintenance and schedules repairs as needed.
Prepare and maintain accurate paperwork.
Report 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.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
What Do You Need
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.
Florida Commercial Driver’s License B and endorsement, if any.
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, adaptability, 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 accidents 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.
Review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.