Equipment Operator II

Location
Orlando, Florida
Salary
Open
Posted
Oct 13, 2024
Closes
Dec 12, 2024
Ref
788#OJ-GOAA.9
Industry
Construction
Workplace
In-Office

Operate mowing and grounds maintenance equipment, maintain airport ground and landscaped areas. Trims and fertilizes trees. Dispense fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides for landscape maintenance. Operate and use small power tools and hand tools to perform all phases of horticultural and landscaping renovation and maintenance. Perform daily equipment inspections and operational tests to confirm the equipment is capable of responding in an emergency. Responsible for maintaining contact with the Control Tower, whether by radio or alternative methods, for safe maintenance operations on the AOA. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school graduate or equivalency diploma and three (3) years experience in the operation of mowing and grounds maintenance equipment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • EQUIPMENT OPERATED (proficient operation of mowing and grounds maintenance equipment):
    • All-terrain mowers
    • Front-end loader (Bobcat), water truck, scrubber
    • Edger, weed eater, landscaping hand tools, chainsaw
      Spray equipment
    • All equipment operated by the Maintenance Support position.
  • Must have basic knowledge of essential safety equipment and protective devices. Must have knowledge of rules, regulations, and guidelines regarding the safe operation of mowing and grounds maintenance equipment.
  • Must be capable of properly operating field communications equipment and speaking clearly in English when operating such equipment. Must be knowledgeable of alternative methods of field communication with Control Tower.
  • Must be able to apply horticultural chemicals safely, in compliance with all rules, regulations and laws.
  • Must have a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License, Class “B” with tanker endorsement and Air brakes designation.

BENEFITS:

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority offers a comprehensive benefits package.

  • Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick and Personal Leave Days
  • Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Wellness Programs
  • Short Term Disability Plan, Long Term Disability Plan and Life Insurance
  • Education Reimbursement (Full-time Employees Only)
  • Hybrid Work Schedule (for applicable positions)
  • Shift Differential (for applicable positions) 2nd Shift - $0.85 per hour & 3rd Shift - $1.00 per hour

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