IRC67991 Equipment Operator II

This is skilled work in the operation of light to moderately heavy construction equipment, motor vehicle type equipment used in a variety of construction and maintenance activities including pouring, forming, and finishing concrete in the Parks and Recreation Department. Work includes transport of various over road trailers including semi's, operating equipment to load various road and turf materials, grading of turf, remove and haul sea grass from beach areas, and brush collection in parks, city-wide. Assist in various construction tasks using hand tools.

Salary: $22.46 - $32.05 Hourly

Close Date: 10-28-2026 (11:59 PM)

To Qualify

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Possess and maintain a valid Driver License.
• Obtain a State of Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver License within 12 months of appointment to the position.
• Have at least one (1) year of experience forming, pouring, and finishing concrete pads, sidewalks, slabs, and curbing.
• Be experienced in the use of construction and farm equipment.
• Be able to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
• Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, you must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicant:

• Possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Have six months experience in the operation of a dump truck, skid loader, box blade, front end loader, and backhoe.
• Have some masonry and brick work experience.
• Are able to work long hours outdoors, occasionally under adverse weather conditions.
• Have some supervisory experience.

Selection Process

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.

How To Apply

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select See Open Jobs. 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 an equal opportunity employer 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.

LocationSaint Petersburg, FL, USMinimum Salary22.46CurrencyUSDAmount of TravelWork At Home