ABOUT COLUMBIA COUNTY

Columbia County is one of Florida’s best-kept secrets, with pockets of quiet and peaceful springs. Columbia County is the home of Florida’s Springlands, with multiple natural springs, lakes, rivers, and nine beautiful state parks. In 2022, the US Census Bureau QuickFacts estimated Columbia County has a population of 72,000 residents. Columbia County is a southeast sports destination and hosts multiple tournaments and camps. Columbia County requires a diverse and dedicated workforce to provide services for Columbia County residents to live and work and for the visitors who experience our piece of the Florida playground. Consider applying for a position with us today.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is skilled work in the operation of heavy construction equipment. Work in this class involves grading roads, finish grading lime rock, clearing land and right of ways, dredging ponds for fill dirt, excavating ditches, and loading dirt, rock and other materials to be used in maintenance of roads. most positions in this class require operating heavy equipment on a full time basis; however, some positions involve operating equipment of a lower classification. Work is performed independently in accordance with definite instructions from a superior who reviews work through observation for compliance with work schedules and instructions.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

High School education or G.E.D. and five (5) years experience in equipment operation, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid Florida CDL Class B Driver’s license required.

SCHEDULE

TRADITIONAL FULL-TIME, 40 HOURS PER WEEK, MONDAY - FRIDAY, OCCASIONAL OVERTIME

SALARY: $19.01 per hour plus benefits

DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS: 12/10/2024

Each applicant is required to submit a complete County Application for Employment. Applications are available on-line

www.columbiacountyfla.com/Jobs.asp . Successful applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment medical exam, physical agilities, criminal history background check, driver’s license check and drug screening. Applications can be emailed to:

hr@columbiacountyfla.com or by mail, FedEx, or UPS to:

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE

COLUMBIA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER

POST OFFICE BOX 1529

LAKE CITY, FLORIDA 32056-1529

(386) 758-3351; TDD (386) 758-2139

An AA/EEO/ADA/VP Employer

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of the practices applied to the safe and skillful operation and the care of vehicles and equipment.

Knowledge of all laws and County Regulations pertaining to the operation of the equipment.

Working knowledge of the rules and regulations pertaining to the operation of a Public Works Department.

Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written directions.

Ability to communicate with fellow employees and general public.

Ability to take a teamwork approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed and considering large organization or team goals rather than individual concerns

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Operates excavator or gradall, excavating ditches, dredging ponds, and loading materials. Operates bulldozers for clearing land and right of ways and distributing fill materials. Operates road graders in doing finish grading and grading dirt roads. Operates front end loaders for loading materials. May participate in performing skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled manual tasks. Work may be performed without direct supervision.

NON -ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related work as required.

[These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.]

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Responsible for the satisfactory and safe operation of equipment under all types of weather conditions on rough ground. Ability to perform physical work related to position. Majority of tasks are performed outdoors and very frequently in extreme weather conditions. Subjected to insects, noxious fumes, and constant noise.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS/DEMANDS

Will use both hands simultaneously while standing or sitting, requires constant pushing, pulling, twisting, bending and climbing; frequent lifting of ten (10) to fifty (50) pounds. Position requires oral and written communications; involves adequate eyesight and hearing to safely perform these functions.

NOTE: The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations.