Heavy Equipment Operator, Senior

Description

Lee County is seeking a skilled, experienced, and safety-focused Senior Equipment Operator to join our Department of Transportation Maintenance team.

Lee County is seeking a skilled, experienced, and safety-focused Senior Equipment Operator to join our Department of Transportation Maintenance team. In this role, you will support roadway and drainage maintenance across the county by operating heavy equipment, performing complex construction and repair tasks, and helping ensure safe, reliable, and well-maintained transportation corridors.

This position is ideal for someone who excels in hands‑on outdoor work, takes pride in operating equipment with precision, and wants to contribute to meaningful public-service work that benefits the community every day.

• Support roadway and drainage maintenance activities across the county
• Set up safe work zones and follow all safety protocols
• Operate a broad range of heavy equipment with a high level of skill and accuracy, including loaders, rollers, dump trucks, backhoes, skid steers, graders, pavers, mini excavators, and a Gradall
• Perform inspections and basic maintenance on assigned equipment, identify equipment needs, and complete minor repairs
• Lay pipe, build basins, complete asphalt work, repair leaks, place sod, and perform cement work
• Use lasers for alignment to support precise construction and maintenance tasks
• Haul, position, and transport heavy equipment as needed
• Maintain road right‑of‑ways to ensure clean and safe travel corridors
• Work independently or with a crew to complete daily assignments
• In the absence of the Crew Supervisor, assist with documenting daily activities
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three years of heavy equipment operation or related experience
• Ability to work in a safety‑sensitive position and comply with DOT Drug & Alcohol testing requirements

• Valid Class A CDL permit with the ability to get a Class A license within 6 months

• This is a safety‑sensitive position and is subject to Drug and Alcohol Workplace Testing under DOT regulations (49 CFR Parts 40 and/or 382).

Tuesday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM

This position follows a mandatory four‑day, ten‑hour work schedule and may receive up to ten hours of holiday pay at the regular rate for each observed holiday.

The Lee County Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). builds, and maintains the county’s roadway network. The department provides services such as roadway construction, traffic operations, drainage improvements, sidewalk installation, landscaping, and more. DOT is committed to safety, quality, and reliable service that supports a safe and efficient transportation system for all who travel through Lee County.

Lee County is located in beautiful Southwest Florida and is home to over 800,000 residents. We are dedicated to serving our community with high‑quality services and a focus on sustainability and innovation. Join us in making Lee County a great place to live, work, and visit. Find out more about Lee County at Lee County Government.

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment.

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