Senior Heavy Equipment Operator

Overview

Work for Our Water Resources. Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources — water — with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District). The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.

Join our Operations Bureau – Here is your opportunity to support our Field Operations Section by performing routine and preventative maintenance and corrective actions on District lands including recreation sites, well sites, fences, and buildings. This position offers an opportunity to impact the organization, with flexibility and a strong work-life balance. You’ll work with a wide range of teams to preserve Florida’s natural resources and enhance environmental outcomes.

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) District Total Contribution 13.63%
• 9 paid holidays (+ 1 floating holiday)
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave, including Maternity, Bonding and Family Supportive Work Program
• Medical and dental insurance (91-97% District paid)
• Vision insurance
• Deferred compensation Program
• Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability (District Paid)
• Prescription drug coverage & mail order program
• Health savings & flexible spending accounts
• Flexible schedule for Work-life balance
• Legal and Identity Theft protection
• Wellness program
• Public service loan forgiveness qualified employer
• Tuition reimbursement ($5,250/year)
• State adoption benefit qualified employer
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Transfer in years of service for other public sector work – towards the FRS program and sick time

Maintenance and Trades Technician 5: $19.50 - $24.86

Maintenance and Trades Technician 6: $22.13 - $28.20

The starting salary ranges reflect the minimum to approximately 50% of the respective pay grades. The starting salary will be based on education and experience. The District conducts annual performance evaluations that may award pay increases based on performance.

• Mows and maintains canals and waterways using tractors and heavy equipment.
• Mows and trims around fence lines, gates, and culverts using mowers and related equipment.
• Sprays herbicide to maintain fence lines, riprap embankments, and culverts.
• Operates chainsaws and other handheld equipment as required.
• Picks up and disposes of trash and debris.
• Operates heavy trucks and trailers to transport equipment and materials.
• Maintains District lands using heavy equipment to maintain roads, firebreaks, creeks, and natural systems.
• Participates in prescribed burning and wildfire suppression; performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Operates, maintains and transports heavy equipment; oversees projects on District lands.
• Completes canal inspections and maintenance, road grading, culvert installation, and low water crossings.
• Operates forestry equipment for prescribed burning, disking, and underbrush control.
• Participates in District emergency operations during storms, wildfires, and other emergencies.
• Operates a range of loaders, dozers, excavators, tractors, and related equipment.
• Enters data for timecards, work orders, vehicle/fuel logs, reports, emails, and training classes.
• Responds to emergency management activities or incidents requiring rapid response.

Physical, Visual Acuity Requirements: Heavy work, driving, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, lifting, typing, grasping, and hearing.

Working

Environmental Conditions:

Outside, heat, noise, vibration, hazards, weather, and use of power tools and heavy equipment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Employee may be required to be on call outside of regular hours to respond to emergencies.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Six (6) years related work experience
• Valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement
• Valid IS-100,…