Ground Maintenance Equipment Operator

4 weeks ago


Clearwater, United States Pinellas County FL Full time

Apply to be a proud employee of the Pinellas County Public Works Landscape Services grounds maintenance team. We are currently accepting employment applications for a experienced, safety conscious "Ground Maintenance Equipment Operator". Landscape Services preforms the grounds maintenance activities along the county owned right-of-ways, roadway medians, ponds and sidewalk clearing in excess of 1, acres per mowing cycle. The work schedule for this position will be Monday - Thursday, 6:30AM - 5:00PM.

What Would You Do?

Operates equipment in the assignments of ground maintenance services for public right-of-way, roadway medians, ponds or other various County owned properties. Operates zero-turn lawn mowers, line trimmers, edger's, blowers, tractors, skid loaders, wood chippers, truck and trailer and other related vegetation management equipment. Performs manual labor and will utilize hand tools to supplement equipment operations at times. Performs removal of non-purposeful or invasive vegetation within public right-of-ways, medians, sidewalk clearing or other County owned properties through manual labor or equipment at times. Performs daily maintenance inspections, lubrication/grease, sharpen mower blades daily and other minor maintenance work on equipment. Communicates with the Field Operations Supervisor to determine work priorities and resolve work problems. Picks up and hauls debris as assigned. Communicates from a computer, cell phone, and written reports. Provides labor or equipment operation assistance to Urban Forestry as needed for right-of-way tree maintenance or unwanted vegetation removal activities..

What Do You Need To Have?

Six months of experience in commercial landscape maintenance and/or experience maintaining roadway right-of-way, road medians; or A Public Works Academy training certificate for equipment operators; or An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience. A Pinellas County employee equipment certification that includes experience or training on job related equipment(s); or Physical strength and have the ability to perform medium to heavy manual labor tasks Willing and able to obtain and maintain a Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Certification within 6 months of hire. Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Driver's License upon hire with eligibility based upon evaluation of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) driving report. Other highly desirable knowledge, skills, abilities, and credentials relevant to a position. Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations. Mandatory work schedules before, during and after any disaster or storm as directed by the Public Works director

Highly Desirable

FNGLA Certified Horticulture Professional (FCHP) Pesticide Applicators License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and use of dump and flatbed trucks, tractors, and related public works equipment; Knowledge of the operation and repair of small to medium equipment; Knowledge of component parts, operating principles, and maintenance needs of medium to heavy equipment; Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions in the operation of medium to heavy equipment; Skill in the operation of medium to heavy automotive, maintenance, and construction equipment; Ability to make emergency repairs to motor driven equipment; Ability to work under adverse weather conditions and possession of sufficient physical strength and agility to operate medium sized equipment and perform manual labor.

What Great Benefits Do We Offer?

Our benefits rank among the top in the area Check it out Looking for a strong retirement? We have you covered as members of theFlorida Retirement System (FRS) with investment and pension options. We have deferred compensation programs and wellness centers to name a few perks.Check out these and more

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