Stormwater Heavy Equipment Operator

Salary: See Position Description

Location : Clearwater, FL

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 2025-00092

Department: Public Works

Division: STORMWATER SUPPORT

Opening Date: 01/13/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Description

ENTRY SALARY: $47,718.96

Under general supervision, the Storm Water Heavy Equipment Operator performs skilled work in the operation and use of heavy equipment for use in various construction, maintenance, and stormwater management activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Drives, uses, and operates large equipment including loaders, excavators, back hoes, and other heavy motorized machines; uses equipment to assist, support, and help various crews with activities, jobs, and projects.

Operates, maintains, and uses slope mowers, flat mowers, and brush cut equipment to perform various construction maintenance tasks; skillfully uses a front end loader to load, unload, and move various materials.

Drives a dump truck to and from job sites and other areas within the City; hauls concrete, asphalt, dirt, and other materials; ensures materials are handled, moved, and disposed of in the appropriate way.

Activates controls to dump refuse into piles, containers, or dump trucks; operates low boy, hauling equipment, and trailers; adheres to storage, dumping, and safety standards; performs skills with professionalism and completes tasks with competency and efficiency.

Uses excavators and operates excavating equipment with professional skill; digs out various construction areas, performs extensive clearing, cleaning, and material moving for ponds, ditches, swales, and other necessary areas.

Performs routine safety and pre/post operational checks on equipment to include monitoring and maintenance of oil, fluids, coolant, filters, lights, brooms, greasing all bearings and fittings, changing out brooms and washing unit daily.

Wears proper personal protective equipment; understands and applies all safety and hazard precautions, regulations and protocols.

Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:

A valid State driver's license is required.

Forklift License within 90 days of hire.

Tanker Endorsement within 90 days of hire

Does this position require a Commercial Driver's License? Yes

Type: Possession of Class B CDL with necessary endorsements based on area of assignment. Obtain and maintain a Class A-5 within 1 year of hire date. This position is required to operate the below equipment, machines, tools, and other work aides:

Trucks (dump), roll-off trucks, slope mower, front end loader, bulldozer, backhoe, track hoe, skid-steer loaders, excavators, trenchers, shovels, rakes, hammers, post hole diggers, all hand tools and other power and manual tools and equipment required to perform the work including proper personal protective gear.

The employee must have construction knowledge, be able to demonstrate equipment operation and have a good working knowledge of most construction duties and responsibilities. Basic computer skills for communicating via email and for utilizing the City's intranet system and GIS to obtain information is highly desirable and is a necessary skill to learn prior to qualifying for internal promotional opportunities.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma, High School Equivalency or G.E.D. Certificate PLUS two (2) years of experience in the operation of the appropriate heavy equipment or related equipment used in stormwater construction and maintenance activities; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of -

Heavy equipment operation, limitations, and abilities

Common hand and power tools

Hazards and safety precautions connected with Heavy Equipment

Motors and mechanical and electrical systems

Principles and practices of operating and maintaining assigned equipment

Safety and operational rules and regulations

Parts and equipment used in various heavy equipment operations and situations

General City layout and geography

Department policies and protocols Skill in -

Performing basic troubleshooting and interpreting operator manuals for the specialized equipment

Understanding practices and materials used in construction and maintenance

Understanding drainage and maintaining proper grades

Performing general repairs and maintenance

Establishing and maintaining good relationships

Dealing tactfully with the public

FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE:

Health and Wellness initiatives • 100% employee health care coverage • Option for dependent health care • Life Insurance • Optional Dental, Vision, AFLAC • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Retirement -General Employee Pension Plan • Voluntary Tax-deferred 457 Plan • Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Competitive Salaries • Tuition assistance • Training and development opportunities • Travel compensation • Military leave • Bereavement leave • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards

PART TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE:

Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Competitive hourly rates • Flexible schedules • Training and development opportunities • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards

SEASONAL, VARIABLE, TEMPORARY, EMERGENCY EMPLOYEES RECEIVE NO BENEFITS.

01

What is your highest level of education?

Masters Degree or higher

Bachelors Degree

Associates Degree

High School Diploma or GED Certificate

Completion of 10th grade

Less than 10th grade education

02

What level of Driver's License do you currently possess?

CDL A

CDL B

Regular (E)

ID Only

Out of State

None of the above

03

How many years of experience do you have in the operation of the appropriate heavy equipment used in stormwater construction and maintenance activities?

No experience

1 - 2 years of experience

2 - 4 years of experience

4 - 6 years of experience

6 or more years of experience

Required Question