<p>Requisition No: 883947 </p> <p>Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services</p> <p>Working Title: OPS HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 42903003</p> <p> Pay Plan: Temp</p> <p>Position Number: 42903003 </p> <p>Salary:  $18.75/Hourly </p> <p>Posting Closing Date: 09/25/2026 </p> <p><strong>Total Compensation Estimator </strong><u><strong><a title="Total Compensation Estimator" href="https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tool</a></strong></u></p><p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">OPS HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><em><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">***<span style="color:#0d0d0d"> OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY --<br>THIS IS A FULL-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) POSITION</span>***</span></em></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">CONTACT:</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Leah Kincaid (850) 681-5873</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">A high school diploma or its equivalent.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><strong><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">NOTE: ALL POSITIONS WITHIN THIS CLASS REQUIRE POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER LICENSE.</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:left"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 72.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).</span></strong></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 72.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.</span></strong></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 72.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.</span></strong></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values<br>and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified<br>individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The incumbent must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL), with tanker endorsement within six (6) months of appointment.  The Florida Forest Service will cover the majority of the cost associated with attaining the required CDL training and the initial CDL test when administered at an agency authorized CDL training center.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The incumbent of this position is subject to pre-employment, post accident, random and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing, and the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse query requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations, Title 49, Part 382, CFR.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment in the position in accordance with Section 112.0455 F.S. “Drug Test” means any chemical, biological or physical instrumental analysis administered for the purpose of determining the presence or absence of a drug or its metabolites.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Occasional to moderate travel required.  </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">NOTES:</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Successful applicant with a current Commercial Driver’s License must pass a query of the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">4 ten-hour days (Monday – Thursday)</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><strong><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">JOB DUTIES:</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">This is a skilled position responsible for statewide road construction, maintenance and improvements on state forests and other publicly owned lands managed by the Florida Forest Service.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Responsible for operating heavy equipment in the construction, improvement and maintenance of forest roads, culverts, bridges, streamside erosion control, road closures and permanent boundary and fire lines. Operates heavy equipment in carrying out various forest management practices. Performs activities and operates equipment necessary to maintain road shoulders and to remove and dispose of roadside vegetation and brush that limits forest sign visibility and vehicle access to recreation area and public right-of-ways.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.6pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Responsible for coordination and operation of road tractors to transport heavy equipment, vehicles, federal excess property and construction materials to destinations throughout Florida, as well as, destinations out-of-state.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Responsible for coordinating and performing routine preventive maintenance and minor mechanical repairs to the fleet of road and forest equipment assigned to this unit.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Responsible for assisting, as needed, with the maintenance and upkeep of various state forest recreation areas.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Responsible for monitoring, coordinating and responding to forest visitor inquiries for information. Provides information, brochures and maps relating to forest road conditions, legal access, recreation areas, campgrounds, silvicultural activities, etc. Assists as necessary in installation and maintenance of vehicle and visitor information signs and kiosks.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Performs other related duties as required.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><strong><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#32363a">The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#32363a">Working for the State of Florida as an OPS employee is more than just a paycheck.  </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#32363a">Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*);</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#32363a">Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).  For  additional details and online enrollment visit </span><a title="https://www.myfloridacfo.com/deferredcomp/" href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myfloridacfo.com%2FDeferredComp%2F&data=05%7C02%7CMary.Spears%40fdacs.gov%7Cab913309691147ea3de808dd8be34a00%7C62557d98bd114a888a7b57bc3df0190b%7C0%7C0%7C638820530491087873%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=IPRs5DeQmnjnCJKMSkEUH8qOQVwExtdL0I4LAX8n5gU%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">MyFloridaDeferredComp.com</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#32363a">;</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#32363a">State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). For more information visit </span><a title="https://opsfl.aigrs.com/plan-details/social-security-alternative-plan" href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopsfl.aigrs.com%2Fplan-details%2Fsocial-security-alternative-plan&data=05%7C02%7CMary.Spears%40fdacs.gov%7Cab913309691147ea3de808dd8be34a00%7C62557d98bd114a888a7b57bc3df0190b%7C0%7C0%7C638820530491107531%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=4Bgh7beDfU1auDCoA9GxGMiocBkZHY1M5FetgMMH9JI%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com)</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#32363a"> and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan (Does not apply to previous FRS Retirees);</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#32363a">Flexible Spending Accounts; For a more benefits information, visit </span><a title="http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/" href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mybenefits.myflorida.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CMary.Spears%40fdacs.gov%7Cab913309691147ea3de808dd8be34a00%7C62557d98bd114a888a7b57bc3df0190b%7C0%7C0%7C638820530491119840%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=uTt0vkjW9LVL%2BNuUQpK55oqhld6B%2F3QwGGHke%2FjW7ig%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">www.mybenefits.myflorida.com</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#32363a">;</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#32363a">Employee Assistance Program (EAP).</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#32363a">*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per  week) refer to People First at 877-562-7287 or go to:</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#32363a"> </span><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mybenefits.myflorida.com%2Fmyhealth%2Feligibility_and_enrollment%2Fops_employees&data=05%7C02%7CMary.Spears%40fdacs.gov%7Cab913309691147ea3de808dd8be34a00%7C62557d98bd114a888a7b57bc3df0190b%7C0%7C0%7C638820530491132107%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ta3UkhTmF%2FmVbdS47%2BuxiRawxUqQAS3HtBPf4xTccLg%3D&reserved=0"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/myhealth/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#32363a"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">SPECIAL NOTES:</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p><p>Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.</p> <p>The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.</p>