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 position performs skilled manual work in the operation of a variety of vehicles/equipment in the performance of daily tasks, or may specialize in the operation of specific types of vehicles/equipment.  Examples of small equipment to be operated are pickup truck with trailer, multi-terrain loader with grapple rake and vibratory double drum roller. Employees in this class shall safely and skillfully operate standard vehicles and/or equipment in the performance of recurring tasks. Additionally, employees will perform light maintenance of vehicles and equipment operated.

Training and Experience

Minimum Training: High school education preferred and two years experience in vehicle and or small equipment operation, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Professional Licenses/mandatory requirements

Valid Florida Driver’s License required.

SALARY: $17.04 per hour plus benefits

DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS:  11/25/2025

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 care of vehicles and equipment
• Skill in using hand tools
• Skill in the safe operation of small equipment
• Ability to learn, understand and abide by all traffic laws and County regulations pertaining to the safe operation of vehicles and equipment
• Ability to understand and carry out simple oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate with fellow employees and the general public

Essential Functions

• Operates all types of equipment associated with the operation of the Public Works Department, including but not limited to; checks condition of truck or equipment before operating; performs light maintenance on vehicle such as checking and adding oil, fuel, water and air; changes tires;  cleans and washes vehicles or equipment
• Repair streets, bridge maintenance, installing culverts, repairing driveways and the maintenance of ditches; positions in this class require performing manual labor in loading and unloading materials
• Ability to take a team work 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
• Required to work during a local declared state of emergency

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 vehicles and equipment under all types of weather conditions on paved and dirt roads. Ability to perform physical work related to the 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

Visually identifies hazards to safe operation of problem areas and reports or corrects them.  Work is performed independently in accordance with definite instructions from a supervisor who reviews work through observation for compliance with work schedules and instructions.  Performs skilled manual work in conjunction with job assignments; operates chain saws, cement saws and various types of hand tools.  Will use both hands simultaneously while standing or sitting, requires constant pushing, pulling, twisting, bending and climbing; frequent lifting of (10) ten to (50) fifty 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.