Equipment Operator / Public Works #8031

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

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*Pre-interview assessment/tests pertinent to the required job skills may be required.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT CITY OF CAPE CORAL EMPLOYEES

AND THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME TO APPLY.

THERE ARE FOUR (4) POSITIONS AVAILABLE

About Us
The City of Cape Coral is the seventh largest city in Florida, has over 1,500 full-time employees, provides various career path opportunities, and offers a robust training and development program for improving current talents, developing new skills, and building effective business relationships.

Perks and Benefits

• Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
• City Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services
• 5 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
• 11 paid holidays
• Pension plan
• City-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Optional Vision and Dental Plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Gym membership reimbursement
• And much more!

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.
• Two (2) years of experience in semi-skilled manual labor and operation of associated light equipment.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license equivalent to a Florida CDL B and obtain a valid Florida CDL B driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire or promotion

Key Responsibilities

• Operates simple to moderately complex equipment, i.e., tractors, power brooms, mowers, trucks, forklifts, back hoes, jack hammers, or augers.
• Prepares assigned equipment for daily work orders by daily inspecting prior to and after use and performing regular maintenance and minor repair as directed.
• Ensures the safe loading, unloading and operating condition of equipment through daily safety inspections for defects, malfunctioning, or otherwise substandard conditions. Identifies and takes corrective action or advises supervisor.
• Performs pre-trip inspection of vehicle, notifying supervisor and/or Fleet of concerns or maintenance needed.
• Participates in establishing traffic control devices such as signs, barricades, and cones.
• Utilizes various manual, gas and handheld electrical tools and equipment in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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