HEAVY Equipment Operator II FLSA: Non-Exempt; SHIFT: Tues.- Fri

Job Summary

Performs advanced skilled work in the operation of heavy motorized equipment; does related work as required. Serves as lead worker when the Crew Leader is not available. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Crew Leader.

Requires reporting for duty outside normally scheduled work hours in response to natural disasters, emergencies, rotational on-call assignments, or critical incidents as determined by City Administration.

• Operates heavy construction and maintenance equipment in the construction, maintenance, and repair of public works and utilities projects; serves as lead worker when the Crew Leader is not available.
• Trains new or less experienced operators on heavy equipment.
• Performs labor and more complex, highly‑skilled tasks as assigned.
• Operates front‑end loader, excavator, Mobitrac, bulldozer, bush hog, grapple truck and backhoe; operates large and small dump trucks, vacuum truck; operates large and small tractors and mowers.
• Services and makes repairs and adjustments on equipment.
• Operates light and all heavy equipment, conducting semi‑skilled tasks with hand tools or other means necessary to complete work projects.
• Conducts general construction, maintenance, and repair work on construction projects.
• Repairs and replaces water lines; maintains streets.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains drainways, storm sewers, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; grades area; sets forms; pours and finishes concrete.
• Responds to emergency call‑back work after hours and performs on‑call duties on a rotating basis.
• Performs related tasks as required.

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Four (4) years of experience operating complex heavy equipment including dump trucks, clam trucks, excavators, backhoes, front‑end loaders, bobcats, bulldozers, arm tractor mowers, bush hog mowers, etc.
• Valid Florida Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with an acceptable and safe driving record.
• Must obtain a Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification within 12 months of employment.

• Must be able to work on‑call as needed and as determined by the department.

• General knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and servicing heavy construction equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation.
• Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary to proper operation of varied construction and maintenance equipment; skill and care in operation of several types of trucks and specialized equipment.
• Basic mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and measurements.
• Ability to accurately calculate and measure depth, pipe size, and length.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

As part of our commitment to a drug‑free and tobacco/nicotine‑free workplace, applicants are required to successfully pass a drug and/or tobacco/nicotine test as required by Florida law. Refusal to take a test or failure to pass the test according to minimum standards is a cause for disqualification.

EOE-M/F/D/V-Drug‑Free Workplace/Tobacco‑Free Work Environment