Equipment Operator II

This is skilled work in the City’s Stormwater, Pavement, and Traffic Operations Department, line clearing division, operating heavy-duty motor vehicle type equipment, of moderate operational complexity, used in street maintenance activities such as Vactors. An employee in this class will work in the line clearing division in rotating shifts that include daytime and overnight hours.

Salary: $20.25 - $28.91 Hourly

Close Date: 03-25-2024 (11:59 PM)

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.

• Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class “B” Commercial Driver License with “N” endorsement.

• Be able to perform strenuous manual labor, sometime under unfavorable weather conditions.

• Be able to work assigned shifts which include rotation of daytime and overnight hours.

• Be able to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.

• 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:

• Have at least six (6) months of experience in the operation of heavy equipment.
  

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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