Close Date: September 30, 2026
This posting will be used to fill positions at Pensacola Beach or Roads
This class drives and operates general equipment as assigned daily.
This is a "mandatory-testing" position that requires Drug Testing.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Operating various light to medium motorized vehicles, such as a small front-end loader, skid loader, farm tractor, bush hog, boom axe, backhoe, etc., in the accomplishment of assigned tasks
Operates a variety of lawn care tools and equipment including, but not limited to, zero turn mower, weed-eater, trimmers, edger, pole saw, and hand tools (e.g. rakes, shovels, etc.)
Performs strenuous manual labor, frequently using hand or small power tools
Performs minor/preventive maintenance on and safety checks of assigned vehicle or equipment
May load/unload truck by hand or by using a forklift or small loader
May operate an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
Prepares and maintains logs and records of daily activities
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level
TYPICAL QUALIFICATION
Minimum Qualifications:
Training and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
Licenses and Certifications:
Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics (KSAO's):
applicable tools and equipment
basic arithmetic
general maintenance principles, methods, and techniques
occupational hazards and safety precautions
performing general labor and maintenance tasks in assigned area
operating applicable tools, equipment, and machinery
preparing and maintaining basic records
communications and interpersonal skills as applied to the interaction with co-workers, supervisor, members of the general public, etc, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
County-wide Employee Responsibilities:
All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Emergency Management Responsibilities:
During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Positions of this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, finger and hand dexterity as well as repetitive motions.
Very heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, space restrictions and intense noise.
Benefits/Compensation Package: