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
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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 driver's 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 ScreeningFMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Verification
Benefits:
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. 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.
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 annuallyRETIREMENT 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 StatePERFORMANCE EVALUATION: A performance review(s) is given to new hires during the first year of employment and an annual review on their
