Multi Equipment Operator Street

Multi Equipment Operator Street

Salary

$39,580.77 Annually

Location

Street 4501 Starkey Drive, Florence

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

06272025

Department

Street

Opening Date

06/27/2025

Closing Date

7/4/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Job Summary

Works under the supervision and direction of the Supervisor assigned to the maintenance of streets, alleys, gutters, and rights of ways. Operates various types of heavy equipment while constructing, maintaining, and repairing streets, alleys, parking lots, and other city properties. Performs other duties that may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities and Supervision Required

• Assists in solving customer problems and complaints.
• Operates dozer, track loader, backhoe, rubber tire loader, road grader, asphalt paving machine, six-ton roller, asphalt distributor, tractor-trailer with lowboy, leaf vacuum truck, dump truck, mowers with attachments, knuckle boom brush loader, shuttle truck with trailer, jet rodder and other equipment assigned to the department.
• Removes refuse, debris, and other materials from streets, alleys, ditches, etc.
• Demolishes structures and loads debris for disposal in landfills or other areas of disposal
• Constructs or repairs streets, alleys, sewer lines, etc.
• Rolls streets, alleys, and parking lots before and after the application of double surface chip seal and or hot plant asphalt mix.
• Cleans storm sewer drains and inlet boxes using a high-pressure sewer truck.
• Assists in the removal of snow and ice by spreading slag, salt, and stone during winter emergencies.
• Responsible for the protection of personal property while performing assigned duties.
• Assists in the repair of heavy equipment.
• Ensures that preventative maintenance is performed on vehicles and equipment.
• Represent the Street Department and the city of Florence in a friendly, tactful, and courteous manner.
• Report problems to the Supervisor
• This department may require employees to perform various other assigned duties.
• Shifts may vary according to the needs of the city.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience, Training, & License

• Three years' experience operating heavy equipment with the city; or, experience with another company in a related field.
• High school graduate/GED certificate preferred.
• Must have or obtain a Class A commercial driver's license w/air brake endorsement within six months of hire date.

Required Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Knowledge of Street Department rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the city of Florence streets.
• Ability to see that projects are completed in a complete, timely, orderly, and safe manner.
• Ability to read maps and perform work using grade stakes.
• Ability to work in and around moving traffic and other obstructions while operating equipment.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment assigned to the Street Department and to work close to above and underground utilities.
• Ability to perform final grading.
• Ability to handle customer problems in a firm, friendly, and tactful manner.
• Knowledge of traffic safety rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations that apply to working in and around vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to read, write, and understand material related to the position.

Supervision:

Individuals may be required to work independently and without direct supervision. General supervision by Supervisor.

Physical Demands (with or without accommodations):

• Ability to work under stressful situations.
• Ability to work with constant exposure to heat, cold, dampness, noise, vibration, and other disagreeable work conditions.
• Ability to stoop, bend, and lift on a regular basis up to 50 pounds (more on occasion).
• Ability to work in and around moving traffic.
• Ability to crawl in and out of manholes, inlets; and ditches that may have mud or other debris in them.
• Subject to be called out after normal working hours.

Equipment/Tools Used:

• Dozer
• Track loader
• Backhoe and track hoe
• Mini Excavator and Skid Steer
• Rubber tire loader
• Road grader
• Asphalt paving machine
• Six-ton roller
• Asphalt distributor
• Tractor-trailer
• Leaf vacuum truck with attachments
• Dump truck
• Tractor
• Mower and cutter attachments
• Knuckle boom brush loader
• Ton and two-ton tandem axle trucks
• Street Sweeper

Applications may be used for up to ninety (90) days for similar job postings.

The City of Florence, Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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Do you have a current and valid Commercial Driver's License? If so, what class CDL do you have?

02

If you do not have a Commercial Driver's license with an airbrake endorsement, do you foresee any problem with obtaining one within six months of being hired?

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Do you have at least three years of experience operating heavy equipment? If so, please list the details of your experience, what type of heavy equipment you have experience operating, and where you obtained it in the text box provided.

04

Do you have any family currently working for the City of Florence?

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Are you currently an employee of the City of Florence, Alabama? If so, in your current role, what department are you working in and what is your job title?

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