Equipment Operator - Road & Bridge Construction - R20918

Gulfshoresal; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota County is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment and help maintain roads, bridges, and concrete surfaces, ensuring safe travel for drivers and pedestrians.

The role requires a CDL Class A with Tanker endorsement, a high school diploma, and a valid Florida license; standard hours are Monday–Friday with on-call duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years experience in construction/maintenance of road/vehicle travel ways.
• CDL Class A with Tanker N endorsement is required at hire.
• Valid Florida driver's license at hire.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment including dozers, loaders, graders, backhoes, and large trucks.
• Assist with installation/repair of concrete structures (sidewalks, curbs, gutters, driveways, ramps).
• Support concrete work by building forms and operating power tools.
• Assist with asphalt maintenance and repair per DOT standards.
• Perform traffic control duties (MOT setup and flagging).
• Conduct roadway/right-of-way maintenance (debris removal, tree trimming, shoulder repairs).
• Operate equipment and complete work orders accurately and timely.

Skills

2 years construction/road maintenance

CDL Class A with Tanker N endorsement

Valid Florida Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

Ready to put your heavy equipment skills to work where they matter most?

If you have experience in construction and operating heavy machinery, join Sarasota County as an Equipment Operator. In this role, you’ll operate a range of equipment while helping maintain and repair asphalt roadways, concrete surfaces, and bridges - keeping our roads safe and accessible for drivers and pedestrians every day. This is your opportunity to build a meaningful career while enjoying the excellent benefits the County has to offer - benefits that start within just 60 days of hire!

About This Role

• Operates heavy equipment, including dozers (D4 or larger), front-end loaders (1.5 cubic yards or larger), motor graders, backhoes (1 cubic yard or larger), transport vehicles, long-arm mowers (23” or larger), grapple trucks, Gradall hydraulic excavators, and various trucks, tandems, and tractors with a GVW greater than 28,000 pounds, as well as other large and complex equipment
• Assist with installation and repair of concrete structures, including sidewalks, curbs, gutters, driveways, guardrails, and ADA ramps
• Support concrete work by building forms and operating power tools for preparation and finishing
• Assist with asphalt maintenance and repair, including road cuts, pothole repair, and roadway modifications in compliance with DOT standards
• Perform traffic control duties, including setting up Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and flagging for safe work zones
• Conduct roadway and right-of-way maintenance, including debris removal, tree trimming, shoulder repairs, and grading of unpaved roads
• Operate equipment and complete work orders accurately and in a timely manner

Work Hours:

• Monday - Friday
• 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• * On-Call Required

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in the construction, maintenance and repair of vehicle and pedestrian travel way systems and /or road rights-of-ways areas
• State of Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class “A” with Tanker “N” endorsement at the time of hire
• Valid Florida Drives license at the time of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in operating equipment used for concrete, asphalt and Bridge maintenance functions in and around road rights-of-ways

Physical Demands:Mustfrequently lift and/or move 50 pounds.

Subject to Passing Substance Screening:This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay: $22.58 (Step 1)

Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience