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Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.
Department:
GG_Public Works: Public Works Support ServicesSalary Range Minimum:
$15.00Salary Range Maximum:
$30.31Closing Date:
01/10/2025Job Details:
This is semi-skilled work operating one or more types of motorized equipment involved in maintenance and construction activities.Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its emphasis on routine semi-skilled operation and maintenance of motor equipment and from lower classes by its emphasis on motor equipment operation.Job Description:
SUMMARY
This is semi-skilled work operating one or more types of motorized equipment involved in maintenance and construction activities.
Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its emphasis on routine semi-skilled operation and maintenance of motor equipment and from lower classes by its emphasis on motor equipment operation.
EXAMPLES OF WORK*
*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Depending on area of assignment:
Drives motor trucks to transport sand, stone, gravel, supplies, equipment, and other items.
Drives front-end loaders used to load dump trucks. Operates asphalt roller when building streets or alleys.
Operates tractor mower, bushhog, and/or belly mowers. Drives flat bed dump trucks.
Performs manual labor in assisting a variety of crews.
Performs scheduled preventive maintenance. Inspects assigned equipment and machinery and makes appropriate adjustments and performs light maintenance and minor repairs including checking vehicle fluid levels, chassis lubrication, brake work, filter change out and repairing/replacement of components.
Light cutting of damaged, diseased, obstructing, or unsightly tree limbs with minimum shock to the tree.
Drag infield and warning track, pack holes on pitcher mounds, home plates on the fields as well as bullpens, paint foul lines on outfield grass. Pick up trash around field. Chalk, water infields, paint bases, and take practice equipment off fields.
Apply chemical sprays to kill/control weeds or fertilize.
Sets up barricades and other temporary traffic control devices.
Attends work on continuous and regular basis.
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
May drive or operate other pieces of light, medium, or heavy equipment or trucks in the absence of regular equipment operators or truck drivers.
May perform lead work in absence of crew leader.
May perform work of Maintenance Worker classification.
May frequently chauffeur other employees, depending upon assignment and work location.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and six months experience operating motorized equipment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, which provide the required knowledge, ability, and skills.
CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
Licenses
1A CDL instructional permit may be required at the time of appointment and a CDL License
may be required within six months of date of appointment (depending on job assignment and work location).*
or
2A CDL License may be required at the time of appointment (depending on job assignment and work location).*
* Information on whether or not a CDL license (and which class: A, B, or C) is required, will be provided by the hiring department based on the specific vehicle(s) which may be required to be driven in the particular job assignment.
Note: CDL-classified vehicles which are not driven on public roadways do not require a CDL license
Certifications
None.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of traffic regulations and practices in care and safe operation of motorized light, medium, or heavy equipment.
Considerable knowledge of laws and regulations on operating equipment on highways.
Skill in operation of assigned pieces of equipment.
Ability to make minor emergency repairs and adjustments to assigned equipment.
Ability to operate motorized equipment safely under all types of weather conditions.
Ability to perform manual labor related to operation of motorized equipment.
Ability to work effectively with coworkers and the general public.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work requires physical strength and agility sufficient to safely perform all essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions.
Work may require performing tasks in and around heavy traffic.
Work may require exposure to hazardous conditions and noxious chemicals.
Work may require exposure to prolonged high noise levels.
Note:
May Require Assessment(s).
May fill multiple positions.
May establish an eligibility list.
Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.
All ‘regular’ employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.
Equal Opportunity
The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.
Veterans' Preference
Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.
If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at HR@cityofgainesville.org or by calling 352-334-5077.
