Equipment Operator – Utilities Excavator Operator
About The Position
Do you have experience with operating heavy construction equipment? Spend your days maintaining, repairing, and installing various wastewater distribution throughout Sarasota County. Apply today and join this growing department and see your direct impact on the community! Operate heavy, intermediate, and specialized construction equipment: excavators, backhoes, end loaders, skid steers, trenchers, tapping machines, boring machines, horizontal directional drill/boring, vacuum trucks, sewer-flushing devices, and other related equipment. Complete utility work in maintaining, repairing, installing, construction, flushing, flow testing, and disinfection to the utility’s potable and reclaimed water distribution systems, wastewater; gravity, vacuum, and pressurized sewer collection systems, their appurtenances and all public service laterals. Perform complete underground utility inspection, discovery, and locate the utility’s potable and reclaimed water distribution systems, their appurtenances, and all public service laterals. Perform right-of-way MOT and all restorations relating to complete utility maintenance and repairs. Work Hours: 40 Hours Per Week 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. On-Call Required.
Requirements
- A High School Diploma or its equivalent.
- Two (2) years of experience in the operation and routine maintenance with heavy equipment in operations, maintenance, repair, and construction of water distribution.
- A valid Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker endorsements or the ability to obtain within six (6) months from the date of hire. (Paid for by the County!)
- Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
- Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.
Responsibilities
- Operate heavy, intermediate, and specialized construction equipment: excavators, backhoes, end loaders, skid steers, trenchers, tapping machines, boring machines, horizontal directional drill/boring, vacuum trucks, sewer-flushing devices, and other related equipment.
- Complete utility work in maintaining, repairing, installing, construction, flushing, flow testing, and disinfection to the utility’s potable and reclaimed water distribution systems, wastewater; gravity, vacuum, and pressurized sewer collection systems, their appurtenances and all public service laterals.
- Perform complete underground utility inspection, discovery, and locate the utility’s potable and reclaimed water distribution systems, their appurtenances, and all public service laterals.
- Perform right-of-way MOT and all restorations relating to complete utility maintenance and repairs.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- 11 paid holidays
- 3 personal days
- 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
