This is skilled work in the City’s Stormwater, Pavement, and Traffic Operations Department, operating heavy duty motor vehicle type equipment, of moderate complexity, used in large scale construction and maintenance activities, street maintenance and grounds maintenance activities, including backhoes, front-end loaders, skid steers, slope mowers, street sweepers and other related heavy equipment.

This applicant pool will be used to fill any current vacancies and per City rule, may also be used for six (6) months to fill any Equipment Operator II vacancies throughout the department. You must apply to this job posting to be considered for any future vacancies in any of the following divisions: Stormwater Quality, Stormwater Operations, Pavement Maintenance, and Traffic Operations.

Salary: $17.91 - $26.03 Hourly

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.

• Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver License (CDL) with "N" endorsement.

• Be experienced in the use of heavy equipment.

• Be able to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.

• Be able to work assigned shifts which may include rotation of daytime and overnight hours.

• Be able to perform strenuous manual labor, sometimes under unfavorable weather conditions.

• Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into this position, you must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Have at least one year of experience in the operation of backhoes, concrete mobile trucks, front-end loaders, street sweepers, slope mowers, and skid steers.

• Have considerable knowledge of or experience with materials, equipment, tools, methods, and techniques used in concrete and asphalt related maintenance, repair, and construction projects and of the occupational hazards and safety precautions involved.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select Apply for Jobs/Register/View Job Postings. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.