PW Heavy Equip Trainer/Safety Specialist (22712)Requisition ID 22712 - Posted 03/17/2026Department:  Public Works Department               Organizational Unit: Roadway and Bridge    Position Type: Permanent                                       Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Open Until Filled.$27.40 to $30.14 hourly.  Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications.  Central Area/Merritt Island.  Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.  Performs experienced professional work developing, coordinating, and conducting comprehensive automotive and heavy equipment training for the Public Works Department.  Work includes providing both classroom and hands-on instruction, enhancing operational safety, ensuring regulatory compliance, and strengthening employee skills in the operation of automotive and heavy equipment, and related safety practices. REQUIREMENTS:  Two (2) years of college coursework in Safety Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a closely related field PLUS four (4) years of experience operating various type of heavy equipment -required vehicles; OR six (6) years of experience operating various types of heavy equipment - PLUS one (1) year of experience conducting heavy equipment and/or safety training.  Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.  Experience conducting heavy equipment and/or safety training, in a Public Works or similar environment, is preferred.  Technical knowledge and experience working in a construction site environment are preferred.  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida drivers license, and maintain said license during the term of employment.  All candidates selected for an interview must be able to successfully complete a practical skills test and effectively demonstrate the ability to safely and effectively operate multiple pieces of heavy equipment, including a Motor Grader, Track Hoe, Front-End Loader, and Rubber Tire Backhoe (or other similar excavator) in order to move to the next step of the selection process.  Work is performed both indoors in an office environment and outdoors and may involve exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, noise, traffic, moving machinery, insects, and extreme weather conditions.  In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST(With or without reasonable accommodations)PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITSThe employee must be able to:LIFT: 50 lbs. or more CARRY: 50 lbs. or more PUSH: 50 lbs. or more PULL: 50 lbs. or more In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:STAND: 5 – 8 hours WALK: 5 – 8 hours SIT: 5 – 8 hours DRIVE: 5 – 8 hours The employee must repetitively perform:Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)The employee must be able to:Balance; Bend; Climb; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Smell; StoopThe employee must have:Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Use of both eyesOther necessary physical activities/traitsN/AWORKING CONDITIONSWorking conditions that will apply to the employee:At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; With chemicals or solvents; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with OthersOther working conditions: N/AEEOAPPLY HERE: