Parks Heavy Equip & Transport Technician

Department:Parks and Recreation Department Organizational Unit:South Area Parks Operations

Position Type:Permanent Full Time/Part Time:Full Time

CLOSE DATE: 07/09/2026

$23.05 to $25.36 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. South Area. Work schedule is variable and includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. Performs experienced crafts and trades work in the operation and routine maintenance of heavy equipment and performs related manual labor. The work includes transporting light and heavy equipment to work sites, loading and offloading equipment, and hauling construction refuse and debris to landfills.

REQUIREMENTS: Three (3) years of experience in the operation and routine maintenance of heavy equipment, including excavators, rollers, dump trucks, and the transportation of heavy equipment using trailers towed by dump trucks. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida Class A Commercial Driver's license with no airbrake restrictions and maintain said license during the term of employment. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • LIFT:50 lbs. or more
   • CARRY:50 lbs. or more
   • PUSH:50 lbs. or more
   • PULL:50 lbs. or more
   
   
   
   
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   
   
   
   • STAND:5 - 8 hours
   • WALK:5 - 8 hours
   • SIT:5 - 8 hours
   • DRIVE:5 - 8 hours
   
   
   
   
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   
   
   
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
   
   
   
   
4. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop
   
   
   
   
5. The employee must have:
   
   
   
   • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech
   
   
   
   
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   
   
   
   • N/A
   
   
   
   

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
   
   
   
   • At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Other working conditions; With chemicals or solvents; With electricity; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With hazardous materials; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; With silica, fiberglass, etc.; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
   
   
   
   
2. Other working conditions:
   
   
   
   • Must have the ability to climb up to 15 feet on a ladder