JOB DESCRIPTION

This is skilled work in the operation of heavy construction equipment.  Work in this class may involve 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 and driving large trucks/trailers to haul equipment.  Most positions in this class require operating heavy equipment on a full-time basis. 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

Minimum Training: High school graduate or G.E.D. preferred and five (5) years’ experience in heavy equipment operation, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Professional Licenses/mandatory requirements

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

SALARY: $20.99 per hour plus benefits

DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS:  04/21/2026

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, 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 COMMISSIONERS

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. Familiarity with grades, elevations, drainage issues and road construction preferred.

Essential Functions

Operates excavator or grade all, 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. Work may be performed without direct supervision.  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 communications, also involves adequate eyesight and hearing to safely perform these activities.

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.