Heavy Equipment Operator - Stormwater

Are you an experienced heavy equipment operator looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? Join our Roads team and play a vital role in maintaining and improving the infrastructure that keeps our city moving.

We are seeking a skilled professional to perform complex construction and maintenance work involving the operation of heavy equipment. This position requires considerable training and a strong commitment to the safe, efficient, and effective operation of specialized machinery.

• Accountability – We take pride in delivering quality work safely, efficiently, and responsibly for our residents and fellow team members.
• Empowerment – We invest in our employees by providing opportunities to develop skills, make informed decisions, and contribute to the success of our team.
• Innovation – We embrace new ideas, technologies, and methods that improve operations and enhance service to our community.
• Ownership – We treat every project, piece of equipment, and task as our own, taking initiative and responsibility to achieve outstanding results.

This position works Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with standby hours as needed. If you are dedicated to safety, take pride in your work, and are ready to help build and maintain the infrastructure our community depends on, we encourage you to apply.

Build your future while helping build our City.

• Perform minor preventative maintenance work and routine service and safety checks on equipment.
• Operate front end load, large grader, backhoe, dump truck, excavator, and similar equipment.
• Remove and restore the base and surface of asphalt roadways, concrete sidewalks, and driveways.
• Install piping with the assistance of ditching equipment and manual labor; assist in the installation of water, sewer, and reclaimed water utilities.
• Train employees in the operation of equipment.
• Make decisions on the choice of equipment to perform a project; evaluate projects to determine safety level of worksite.
• Perform related work as assigned.

• High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by one (1) year of experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must obtain and maintain Maintenance of Traffic Level I, Trenching and Shoring Competency, Confined Space, Forklift Operator, FEMA 100, 200, 700, CPR, and First Aid certifications within 330 days of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license Class “A” restriction 5 (no tractor/trailers acceptable) with tanker endorsement, or be able to obtain it within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers and to multiply and divide with tens and hundreds; ability to use units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to read a limited number of two‑ and three‑syllable words, recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers, and print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Physical ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds routinely and up to 100 pounds frequently; ability to remain stationary, move, use hands to finger, handle, feel and reach, communicate, and perform tasks in confined spaces and under variable weather conditions.

The City of St. Cloud is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in all of its employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or family status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state or federal laws. The City participates in employment eligibility verifications through E‑verify. Veteran’s preference is given in accordance with Florida Law.

• On‑Site Employee Health Care Center – free for employees and their dependents on the health insurance plan
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Leave (Ability to roll over from year to year)
• 11 Paid Holidays for General Employees and Police Officers – The Fire department employees can earn up to 156 holiday hours per fiscal year (prorated from the employee’s start date)
• One (1) Floating Holiday for General Employees and two (2) for Police Officers
• Medical and Dental Coverage
• Pension Plan
• Awards Programs
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Discounted Automobile Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Holiday Bonus – subject to City Council approval
• Indianapolis Plan (Police Officers)
• Life and Accidental Death (One‑time annual salary paid by City)
• Long Term Disability Coverage (paid by City)
• Management Leave
• Sick Leave Bank available for all employees – for Fire Union sick leave bank information, see union contract