Equipment Operator II

This is skilled work in the City’s Stormwater, Pavement, and Traffic Operations Department, operating heavy duty motor vehicle type equipment, of moderate complexity, used in large scale construction and maintenance activities, street maintenance and grounds maintenance activities, including backhoes, front-end loaders, skid steers, slope mowers, street sweepers, Vactor tucks, and other related heavy equipment.

Salary: $21.70 - $30.97 Hourly

Close Date: 09-11-2026 (11:59 PM)

To Qualify

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver License (CDL) with "N" endorsement.
• Be experienced in the use of heavy equipment.
• Be able to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
• Be able to work assigned shifts which may include rotation of daytime and overnight hours.
• Be able toperform strenuous manual labor, sometimes under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into this position, you must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Have at least one year of experience in the operation of backhoes, concrete mobile trucks, front-end loaders, street sweepers, slope mowers, and skid steers.
• Have considerable knowledge of or experience with materials, equipment, tools, methods, and techniques used in concrete and asphalt related maintenance, repair, and construction projects and of the occupational hazards and safety precautions involved.

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 committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, 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.