Equipment Operator III
Flagler County
Friday, 24 April 2026
Skilled work in the operation of moderately complex public works or sanitation equipment. Duties include performance of manual laboring tasks. Essential Functions. The employee will operate one or more of the following on a regular basis: Trimmers, weed eaters, chainsaw, tractor with mower including other attachments, small dump truck, labor truck and other similar equipment with 2 axles, boom ax mower, light trucks, compactor or other similar equipment. The employee maybe assigned to operate one or more of the following equipment and machines depending on project requirement: Backhoe, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader, large trucks, boom truck, motor grader, and/or other similar equipment. Washes, cleans and gives routine first echelon maintenance to the equipment. Performs manual laboring tasks as assigned such as pothole patching, shoulder repair, ditch cleaning, tree trimming, bridge repair, headwall construction and other duties. Performs related work as required. During emergencies, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties. These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. All employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications. High School Diploma or equivalent . or more years of experience in the operation and routine maintenance of medium and heavy equipment Must have a valid Class ‘B’ or higher commercial driver’s license without air-brake restriction (L or Z) as designated by the State of Florida. Flagler County is a drug free workplace, some positions may require a pre-employment drug screen. Flagler County, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Flagler County, Florida will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Should have knowledge and skills of medium and heavy equipment operation or willing to be trained and acquire all necessary requirements to operate heavy equipment. Should have knowledge of the component parts and maintenance needs of the equipment. Should have knowledge of traffic regulations governing the use of equipment. Should have knowledge of the occupational hazards involved. Has the ability to service equipment. Has the ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction. Skills in the operation of construction or sanitation equipment. Has the ability to prepare simple reports and understand simple documentations such as load tickets, delivery receipts, timesheets etc. Physical Requirements. Physical demand: Moderate 50 lbs. maximum lifting. Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, and moving of approximately 50 lbs. Physical strength and ability sufficient to operate equipment. Physical strength and ability sufficient to operate equipment over rough terrain. Ability to perform manual labor under adverse weather conditions.