Equipment Operator I

Equipment Operator I

Salary

$21.21 - $23.00 Hourly

Location

2500 NW 1st Ave Bldg A, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

04792

Department

Public Works and Engineering

Division

Streets 44/11101

Opening Date

10/09/2026

Closing Date

10/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

B

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Build Your Future with the City of Boca Raton!

At the City of Boca Raton, a career in public service is more than a job - it's your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and sustainable coastal community. Driven by our core values of Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Trust, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel appreciated, inspired, and supported.

Why Boca Raton?

As the second largest city in Palm Beach County, the City of Boca Raton offers robust benefits to its employees:

• Health Insurance Benefits: No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
• Continuous Service Benefit: Paid out annually after 5 years of service
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedule
• Retirement Plans: Two pension/retirement options to choose from

Whether youre starting out or looking to take your public service career to the next level, the City of Boca Raton offers the tools, resources, and culture to help you succeed.

Apply now and join the city that's building careers and shaping a stronger tomorrow!

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Performs intermediate, semiskilled work in the operation of vehicles, light to medium construction equipment, and hand powered tools used to maintain streets, sidewalks, swales, drainage systems, rights-of-way, and other public infrastructure. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Essential Functions

• Operates dump trucks and other equipment used to transport dirt, sand, stone, gravel, asphalt, rock, supplies, and related materials.
• Operates light trucks to transport tools, equipment, materials, and supplies to and from job sites.
• Operates tractors and other equipment to cut grass, edge bicycle paths, trim trees, and assist with drainage-pipe repairs.
• Conducts required pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Reports equipment deficiencies, mechanical problems, unsafe conditions, accidents, and property damage to the appropriate supervisor.
• Follows established safety procedures and traffic laws while operating City vehicles and equipment.
• Operates light to medium construction equipment such as backhoes, front-end loaders, dump trucks, tractors, skid steers, rollers, mini-excavators, and other specialized public works equipment.
• Performs general maintenance and construction work as necessary.
• Assists with street, stormwater, drainage, right-of-way, and grounds-maintenance activities.
• Assists in the setup and maintenance of traffic control devices in accordance with Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) standards to ensure safe work zones for employees and the public.
• Performs manual labor in support of division operations, including lifting, digging, shoveling, material handling, and related field work.
• May be required to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-out assignments as operational need dictate.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of

• The principles and practices involved in operating and servicing trucks and related light motorized construction and maintenance equipment.

• Traffic laws and regulations governing vehicle and equipment operations.

• Occupational hazards and the safety precautions required for the proper operation of construction and maintenance equipment.

Skilled In

• Safely operating assigned vehicles and equipment.

• Understanding and following oral and written instructions.

• Mechanical aptitude and performing minor equipment repairs and adjustments.

Ability to

• Perform physically demanding work under varying environmental conditions.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and the public.

• Complete required vehicle and equipment inspections, reports, and other operational records.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and six (6) months of experience in the operation of motorized equipment.
• Possession of valid State of Florida Class "B" CDL drivers license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.

POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:

Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check
• Physical Examination
• Drug and Alcohol Screening
• FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Verification

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran-Friendly Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.

The City is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Veterans' Preference: The City proudly supports veterans and provides employment preference to eligible veterans and other individuals as required by Florida law. Applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference are encouraged to indicate their eligibility and provide the required documentation during the application process.

CITY OF BOCA RATON - BENEFITS SUMMARY

SEIU Employees

ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.

0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month

5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month

10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month

15 years and over 14 hours per month

CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year., each fiscal year.

SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:

Continuous years of service Percentage

Less than 2 full years 0%

2 to 5 full years 10%

5 to 10 full years 20%

10 full years or more 30%

Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%

HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee contributions are required for Employee Dental and Vision Plans, as well as Dependent(s) Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.

CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: Continuous Service is determined on December 1st of each year. Payment is issued during the month of December based upon years of service as follows:

5 to 10 full years $600 annually

10 to 15 full years $800 annually

15 full years and over $1,000 annually

RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:

• The option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Plan will not require a mandatory contribution on your part. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of your annual base wages to this plan. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from your date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.
• An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Plan option available to you that will have a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent contribution.
• The two (2) options will be fully explained to you prior to your selection.

Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.

HOLIDAYS: 15 per year: 12 recognized holidays and 3 floating holidays which are allocated for the fiscal year starting October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1 floating holiday. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.

FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 workdays - In State Up to 5 workdays - Out of State

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: A performance review(s) is given to new hires during the first year of employment and an annual review on their anniversary date. Every employee is evaluated on their anniversary date. The current ratings are: Requires Improvement, Meets Expectations, Exceeds Expectations, and Significantly Exceeds Expectations.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City's Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.

MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.

EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cignas Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.

01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid State of Florida CDL class "B" drivers license or higher with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years? NOTE: You must attach proof of a valid license with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.

• Yes
• No

03

Have you used tobacco products (including cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, and snuff) or electronic cigarettes (according to the CDC electronic cigarette is defined as "e-cigs," "e-hookahs," "mods," "vape pens," "vapes," "vaping", "tank systems," and "electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)" within the last 12 months from the date of application?

• I have used tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes in the last 12 months from the date of application.
• I have not used tobacco products or e-cigarettes in the last 12 months from the date of application.

04

What is the highest level of education you have completed? NOTE: You must attach proof (diploma or degree or transcripts) of highest education completed with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Trade or Vocational School
• Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

05

How many years of experience do you have in operating motorized equipment?

• No previous experience
• 0 to 6 months of experience
• 6 months to 1 year of experience
• 1 or more years of experience

06

Please describe your experience operating motorized equipment. If you have no experience, please put N/A.

Required Question

Employer City of Boca Raton

Address 201 W. Palmetto Park Road

Boca Raton, Florida, 33432

Phone 561-393-7805

Website http://www.myboca.us