About the Department

The County of Volusia is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator I for the Road & Bridge division. This position will be located in various locations throughout Volusia County and will be responsible for semi-skilled work in the operation of less complex types of equipment to complete road maintenance and drainage tasks, performing daily safety inspections of assigned equipment prior to and after each use.

Position Duties

(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)

Operates mowers and tractors equipped with mowing attachments.
Operates commercial trucks (less than 10 wheels) with gross weight over 8,000 pounds, including dump, flatbed, and water wagon trucks.
Drives fuel truck to various parts of the county and services equipment with fuel.
May operate small, gasoline-powered machinery and hand tools, such as cement mixers, air compressors and hammers, pumping equipment, and saws.
Sets signs and barricades.
Participates generally in the laboring work of the crew.
Performs daily safety inspections of assigned equipment prior to and after use.
Performs routine service and maintenance of equipment.
May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
Must adhere to Federal, State, County, and Local ordinances.
Responds to emergency situations.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of the eighth (8th) grade and one (1) year of experience in the operation and routine maintenance of commercial light to medium trucks or similar equipment.

NOTE:

Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of hire and maintain thereafter.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire.

Must possess a valid Florida CDL Class B within six (6) months of hire and maintain thereafter.

Other Qualifications

Knowledge of the operation, routine maintenance, pre- and post-trip inspections, and use of dump and flatbed trucks or tractors, and of the less complex public works equipment.
Knowledge of traffic and other regulations governing the use of equipment throughout the county.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary in the operation of equipment.
Skilled in the safe operation of flatbed and dump trucks, tractors, mowing attachments, and the less complex construction equipment.
Ability to make emergency repairs to motor-driven equipment.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to interact effectively with others and establish effective working relationships.
Ability to work under stressful conditions.
Ability to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.
Ability to respond to emergency situations.

ADA REQUIRMENTS:

Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend operational and safety instructions, procedures, rules, policies, warnings, and memos. Ability to write simple sentences relaying information, data, and details. Ability to perform basic math.

Physical Demands: Heavy work. Ability to pull, push (arm and leg), lift, and carry 75 pounds. Ability to reach, climb, sit, turn (neck, body), handle, and see (near and far acuity, depth perception, field of vision). Visual acuity (depth perception, peripheral vision) necessary to operate motorized vehicles.

Environmental Demands: (Demands may change depending on assignment.) Outside work. Exposure to inclement weather (heat, humidity, cold, rain), fumes, odors, noise, vibration, dust, poor ventilation.

Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.

Benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

HEALTH INSURANCE

Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Account

RETIREMENT

Florida Retirement System (FRS)
Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
Deferred Compensation (475 Plan)

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE

Life Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Cancer Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance

PAID TIME OFF

Personal Leave
Holidays
Bereavement
Military

HOLIDAYS
The County of Volusia observes the following holidays annually:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving (and day after)
Christmas

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Tuition Reimbursement
Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center
Computer Purchase Program
Direct Deposit Payroll

Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for holidays and are not eligible for benefits.

Supplemental Questions

NOTE: Your response to the following supplemental questions must match the information in the work experience section on your application. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration.

I have read and understand the above statement.

Do you have a valid Florida driver's license?

If you answered "No" to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a Florida driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire if selected for the position?

Yes
No
Not Applicable

Do you have a valid Florida Commercial Driver license (CDL), if yes what class?

A
B
C
Do not have a valid Florida CDL

If you do not possess a Florida CDL Class B, are you able to obtain one within six (6) months of employment?

Yes
No
Not applicable

Select your highest level of completed education:

Eighth (8th) grade or higher
High School Diploma or GED
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree or higher

Do you possess at least one (1) year of experience in the operation and routine maintenance of commercial light to medium trucks or similar equipment?

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:

(1) the number of years,

(2) position title

(3) brief description of your experience and

(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).

If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.

Have you ever worked as a temporary/lease employee for the County of Volusia?

If you answered "Yes", please indicate when, position title, and department/division. If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.

Where did you hear about this position?

County of Volusia website
Daytona Beach News Journal
www.orlandojobs.com
Social Media sites (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Linked In)
Other

If you answered "Other" to the previous question, please indicate which specific source. Otherwise please indicate "N/A".

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: County of Volusia
Address: 125 W New York Avenue

DeLand, Florida, 32720
Phone: 386-736-5951
Website: http://www.volusia.org/humanresources

Equipment Operator I - Road & Bridge