Advanced Heavy Equipment Operator – Roadway & Drainage

Brevard County; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Brevard County's Public Works Department, Roadway and Bridge unit, seeks a skilled heavy equipment operator in Palm Bay, FL. The role is permanent, full time, with a schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The successful candidate will operate multiple heavy machines, possess a Florida Class A CDL, and pass a proficiency test. Salary ranges hourly, with disaster-response duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience operating heavy equipment used in road and drainage construction.
• Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida Class A Commercial Driver's license and maintain it during the term of employment.
• Must demonstrate ability to operate four different heavy equipment types and pass a proficiency skills test.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including Track-Hoe, Back Hoe, Road Grader and Dozer.
• Perform routine maintenance and related manual labor as needed.
• Rotate among various pieces of equipment during daily assignments and emergencies.
• May be required to perform emergency duties during hurricanes or disasters.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Proficiency test

Tools

Track-Hoe excavator

Back Hoe

Road Grader

Dozer

Florida Class A CDL

Job description

Brevard County's Public Works Department, Roadway and Bridge unit, seeks a skilled heavy equipment operator in Palm Bay, FL. The role is permanent, full time, with a schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The successful candidate will operate multiple heavy machines, possess a Florida Class A CDL, and pass a proficiency test. Salary ranges hourly, with disaster-response duties as needed.