Heavy Eqmt Oper - PW Construction

Job Title

Brevard County is an Equal Opportunity and Veteran's Preference employer.

Full Time

Open Until Filled.

$21.23 to $23.35 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 entry-level crafts and trades work in the operation and routine maintenance of heavy equipment, and may perform related manual labor. Employee may rotate among various pieces of equipment or may be permanently assigned to a specific piece of equipment.

Requirements:
One (1) year of experience in the operation and routine maintenance of heavy equipment, including a Front-End Loader or Rubber Tire Backhoe (or similar type of excavator) used in the construction of roads, drainage, and sidewalk projects, OR six (6) months of on-the-job training within the County in the operation of minor heavy equipment and achieve departmental standards for operating equipment, OR successful completion of a six (6) month heavy equipment operator training program from an accredited school.

Successful completion of course work in heavy equipment operation at a post-secondary school may be substituted on a year for year basis for a maximum of one year (1,080 class hours [1 school year] = 1 year of experience; 120 class hours = 1 month of experience). Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Experience in underground utilities is preferred. Experience utilizing a mobile device to document all work through a work management system that includes opening and closing work orders and uploading photos is preferred.

Special Requirements:
Must possess a valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the safe and effective operation of a Front-End Loader or Rubber Tire Backhoe (or similar type of excavator) and be able to pass a skills test. This is heavy physical labor performed primarily outdoors with exposure to dust, construction debris, noise, traffic, moving machinery, water, and extreme weather conditions.

In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or manmade disaster, which may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

Brevard County offers an attractive array of benefits for its employees, including:

Insurance:
Employee Health and Dependent Health Insurance available at group rates Dental and Vision insurance Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts Short/Long Term Disability & Life Insurance Employee Wellness Program

Retirement:
Participation in the Florida Retirement System Deferred Compensation Program (457 Plan)

Vacation / Sick / Holidays: 12 Vacation Days per Year 12 Sick Days per Year 11 Paid Holidays per Year

Employee Holidays The following holiday schedule has been approved by the Board of County Commissioners. It may not apply to all government agencies within Brevard County and does not necessarily reflect operating hours for all County offices, facilities, or services. Please check with the specific organization for particular needs.

2026 Brevard County Employee Holidays New Year's Day
- January 1st Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
- January 19th Memorial Day
- May 25th Independence Day
- Observed July 3rd Labor Day
- September 7th Veteran's Day
- November 11th Thanksgiving Day
- November 26th Friday after Thanksgiving
- November 27th Christmas Eve
- December 24th Christmas Day
- December 25th Personal Holiday