Safety / Equipment Coordinator

Nassau County is 726 square miles of natural beauty located in the northeast corner of Florida along the Atlantic Ocean and Interstate 95. With 13 miles of pristine beaches, hundreds of miles of rivers, historic downtown Fernandina Beach, and an expanding economy. The combination of rich history, rural charm, natural resources, quality-of-life, and proximity to strategic installations provides Nassau County with unparalleled potential. Part of the Jacksonville Metropolitan Area, Nassau County has a population of 91,113 and a regional population of 1.6 million, the Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) estimates that Nassau County grew by 4.92% last year ranking as the 4th fastest-growing county, by percent growth, in Florida [2nd among counties with a population of at least 80,000]. BEBR predicts Nassau County will be the sixth fastest-growing county in the State of Florida over the next 10 years with a projected population expansion of 33% resulting in over 121,600 people calling Nassau County home.

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Under limited supervision, assists with the planning, development, implementation and coordinating of Safety and Equipment Training for Nassau County’s Public Works Department.

• Assists in the developing and maintaining of training materials to ensure syllabuses contain current and relevant information; teaches materials to trainees in both a classroom and field setting.
• Assists in the developing, distributing and maintaining of the department policy/safety manual for each piece of motorized equipment.
• Assisting with the training of department employees on the safe operation of equipment including, but not limited to; chainsaws, weed-eaters, blowers, compactors, concrete mixers, chippers, line striper, concrete saws and other basic hand tools.
• Assists with the training of department employees on the safe operation of light/heavy trucks including, but not limited to; Sweeper Trucks, Water Trucks, Labor Trucks, Chipper Trucks, Boom/Lift Trucks, Dump Trucks and Low-boy Equipment Tractor Trailers.
• Assists with the training of department employees on the safe operation of light/heavy equipment including, but not limited to; hydro-seeder, farm tractors, rollers, side-arm mowers, skid steer loaders, front-end loaders, motor graders, Gradalls, excavators and Jetter-Vac Trucks.
• Provides detailed feedback to assigned supervisor and higher management; reports on trainee’s progress, as well as recommendations for trainee “sign-offs” as they reach established goals.
• Serves as the liaison between department employees and management to resolve equipment safety issues.
• Prepares and maintains training records and reports.
• Maintains responsibility of any tools, equipment and other supplies used in the day-to-day operations of this position. Ensures tools, equipment and supplies are properly cleaned and in working condition. Requests maintenance for same as needed.
• Assists with Class “A” CDL training for trainees.
• Maintains constant communication with department supervisors to coordinate/schedule training for employees.
• Assists with developing, coordinating and maintaining the safety training program for the Public Works Department.
• Assists in coordinating a countywide on-boarding safety awareness program for all county employees.
• Trains employees on how to use and understand grade and elevation survey equipment.
• Prepares, processes and submits various documents, including spreadsheets, requests for proposals, flow charts, diagrams, statistical analyses, training materials, performance appraisals, budget documents, meeting agendas, contracts, personnel action forms, policies/procedures, various other reports, memos, correspondence, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, employees, Labor Union representatives, Commissioners, consultants, job applicants and the general public.
• Performs general office work as required, including but not limited to typing reports and correspondence, entering computer data, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, etc.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as a computer, printer, fax machine, copier, calculator, telephone, County vehicles, small and heavy equipment, etc.
• Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.
• Performs related duties as required.

(These essential functions are not a complete statement of all duties required of the job. Employees will be required to perform such other related job duties as may be assigned or required.)

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent supplemented by five (5) years of experience in the operating of heavy equipment and one (1) years of experience in training or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must obtain a FDOT Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Certification within 180 days of hire date. Must possess or obtain within 6 months of hire a Class A Commercial Driver’s License with no restrictions.

The range for this position is $23.7364 - $36.1177. The County provides a comprehensive benefits program and participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and has a 3% employee contribution requirement. Voluntary supplemental 457 deferred compensation retirement is also available. For additional benefit information, visit: https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/243/Employee-Benefits.

Nassau County is a Drug Free Workplace & Equal Opportunity Employer; Nassau County values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and that the County supports the hiring of returning service members, military spouses, and their family members as such this position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference in accordance with applicable laws.