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**[Job Summary[: This is skilled work on heavy equipment and vehicle operation and maintenance. The work location is 735 Joe Pittman Road, Seville, Florida.

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• Operate vehicles and equipment such as: pick-up, dump truck, front end loader, dozer, backhoe, grader, excavator, low-boy transport, farm tractors with implements, boats and airboats.
• Performs preventative maintenance on District vehicles and equipment.
• Perform maintenance tasks including but not limited to: welding, carpentry, painting, masonry, concrete, plumbing, pump operations and grounds maintenance.
• Perform maintenance on pavilions, pole barns, inclement weather shelters, tent platforms, walkways, HDS platforms and gauge stations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, follow procedures to ensure a safe work environment, and maintain an orderly, healthy and safe work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

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A high school diploma or G.E.D. and four years of experience as described above and a valid Florida Class A Commercial Driver License with Tanker N endorsement or the ability to obtain within one year from date of hire.Formal education may substitute for work experience.

The District may pay for the Entry-Level Driver Training program and may reimburse for other fees associated with obtaining the CDL license through a provider of the District's choice. After the initial Entry-Level Driver Training program paid by the District, if a CDL is not obtained, employee will be responsible for the cost of subsequent training.

SJRWMD has determined this to be a mandatory-testing position as described in Section 440.102, Florida Statutes and the Commercial Motor Vehicle Drug Testing Program as described in 49 CFR Part 382. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully passing a drug screening paid by SJRWMD. The SJRWMD Drug Free Workplace Notice to Job Applicants and the Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Drug Testing Program Notice to Job Applicants is available for review in the Careers section at

[www.sjrwmd.com[.

**[Ability to: [Work independently and maintain a daily work plan utilizing light and heavy equipment in all general construction activities.[ Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze and solve problems.

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