Automotive Equipment Operator III

Skilled work in the operation of heavy-duty street maintenance and construction equipment.

Work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of heavy construction equipment entailing considerable manipulative difficulty in operation. Work is distinguished from other related classes by the responsibility for operating such equipment as bulldozers, backhoes, pay loaders, water trucks, and related equipment. An employee in this class operates this type of equipment as a regular assignment and is responsible for operating such equipment properly so as not to damage it. Supervision is received from a superior who assigns and inspects work in progress. Supervision may be exercised over a small group of workers.

Operates bulldozer or pay loader in connection with construction, maintenance and repair of streets, sewers, a park system, and related activities.

Operates low bed semi-trailer truck hauling heavy equipment, materials, and supplies to construction and maintenance projects.

Operates concrete mixer for curbs, gutters, and sidewalks repairs or any related activities.

Operates dual-purpose sewer maintenance machinery such as a vactor.

Operates road grader in normal maintenance work not requiring close tolerances.

Operates tank vehicles designed to transport any liquid or gaseous material with designed capacity of 1,000 gallons or more.

Operates water truck for irrigation of landscaping and maintenance of city right-of-way, park facilities, or closely related areas.

Operates backhoe or a combination of equipment in connection with maintenance and repairs of streets and parks such as trenching, backfilling, or any related activity.

Services and performs minor maintenance and repair work on equipment.

Performs other related work as required.

A minimum of 60 college credits and two (2) years experience in the operation of heavy automotive equipment or trucks requiring the possession of a Commercial Drivers License (Class B or higher). A valid State of Florida Commercial Drivers License (Class B or higher) is required and must be maintained valid throughout employment.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) months of the required experience.

NOTE:

Depending on the hiring department, a candidate may also be required to obtain a Liquid Bulk/Tank Cargo (N) endorsement within 6 (six) months of appointment which must be maintained valid throughout employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Employees in this classification may be required to work various shifts, to include nights, holidays, and weekends.

Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.

ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:

1. Proof of education: Proof of education in the form of college diploma or transcripts indicating completion of at least 60 college credits from an US accredited institution must be submitted. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credentials evaluation report from an agency recognized by NACES. If submitting transcripts, submitted transcripts must include the following: student's name, school name, number of credits, degree completion, and major.

• Translations of degrees are not accepted as proof of education.
• Degree audits are not accepted as substitution for proof of education.

2. To qualify under the equivalency clause, applicant must provide proof of education in one or more of the following applicable forms: copy of high school diploma or equivalent, Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree or higher.
3. A valid State of Florida Commercial Driver License (Class B or higher) must be uploaded and attached with the application.

* Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies :
Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:

· An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
· A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR
· A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR
· A recognized Professional Organization

For additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies visit the Florida Department of Education

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.

Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work and supervisory experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.

It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.

Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran's Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application.

FDVA Certification Forms: Please complete the applicable Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans' preference.

Form VP1: VETERANS' PREFERENCE CERTIFICATE
Form VP2: CURRENT MEMBER OF THE RESERVE CERTIFICATION
FORM VP3: UNREMARRIED WIDOW or WIDOWER CERTIFICATE

Selection Preference: Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order: 1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami residents, 4) all others.

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