ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.Exudes a positive customer service focus.
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Operates 15 foot bat-wing mower.
Operates slope mower.
Operates grader in road maintenance activities.
Operates payloader.
Operates bulldozer.
Operates dumptruck.
Operates steel / rubber wheel roller.
Operates industrial tractor front end loader/back-hoe.
Operates mechanical sweeper.
Operates roscoe patch machine.
Operates motorgrader for routine grading.
Operates mini excavator.
Completes minor repair work on equipment.
Performs pre-operation checks of equipment; performs routine service and preventative maintenance on equipment to maintain good working order.
Performs manual tasks and labor, while not operating equipment as required.
Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.
NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the operating and repair characteristics of heavy automotive and similar equipment.
Knowledge of the component parts, operating principles and maintenance requirements of heavy equipment.
Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions in the operation of heavy equipment.
Ability to service types of heavy equipment and to make minor repairs.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Skill in the operation of moderately complex and heavy construction and transportation equipment.
Physical strength and agility sufficient to operate heavy equipment over rough terrain and to perform manual labor, occasionally under adverse weather conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel crouch or crawl; talk or hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, and is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places, and is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions (non-weather); risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits
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*IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays.
Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2.
Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
Alachua County is located in north central Florida. The U.S. Census Bureau 2010 estimate for the county is 247,336. The county seat is Gainesville, home of the University of Florida and Santa Fe College.?? The County is known for its diverse culture, local music, tourism and artisans.
Alachua County employees over 1010 full-time employees in a wide variety of areas.
Alachua County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Alachua County gives preference in initial employment to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans.