Equipment Operator II (Athletic Fields Maintenance)
Full Time
Saint Petersburg, FL
$17.91 - $26.03 an hour
Posted
Job description
This is skilled work in the operation of heavy-duty motor vehicle, construction, and farm type equipment of moderate operational complexity used in construction and maintenance activities with an emphasis on athletic field maintenance. An employee in this class may have intermittent responsibility for leading a small crew of workers in athletic field maintenance, repair, and construction work.
Salary: $17.91 - $26.03 Hourly
Close Date: 05 -23-2023 (11:59 PM)
Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:
- Possess and continue to maintain a valid Driver License.
- Obtain a State of Florida Class “B” Commercial Driver License within 12 months of appointment to the position.
- Have experience using heavy equipment, including construction and farm equipment.
- Be able to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
- Be able to work long hours outdoors, occasionally under adverse weather conditions.
- Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, you must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.
Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:
- Possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.
- Have six months experience in the operation of box blade, various large and pull behind mowers, front end loader, and backhoe.
- Have knowledge of athletic field maintenance.
- Have some supervisory experience.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.
The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.
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The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions.
In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment.
Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application.
Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job function.
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