Heavy Equipment Operator

Indian River County Board of County Commissioners; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in local government seeks a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join their team. This role involves operating a variety of heavy machinery for construction and maintenance tasks, ensuring the safe and efficient execution of projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of heavy equipment operation, highway safety regulations, and have the physical stamina to work outdoors in various weather conditions. Join a dedicated team in making a positive impact on the community while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 5+ years of heavy equipment operation experience.
• Knowledge of safe operation and maintenance of heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate various heavy equipment for drainage and construction tasks.
• Hand excavate to protect existing utilities during operations.

Skills

Safe operation of heavy construction equipment

Understanding of operating principles

Knowledge of highway safety rules

Ability to follow instructions

Physical endurance for labor tasks

Education

High school graduate / GED

5 years of experience operating heavy equipment

Tools

Excavators

Graders

Dozers

Loaders

Boom mowers

Grapple trucks

Rollers

Sweepers

Job description

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR:

Performs skilled work in the operation of heavy construction equipment. This is a skilled position, working under the general direction of the Foreman.

Responsibilities:

• Operate excavators (large and small) for the use of cleaning/regrading drainage swales, installing driveway cross-drain pipe, installing concrete pipe under roadways, and other various activities.
• Operates graders, dozers, excavators, loaders, boom, mowers grapple trucks, rollers, sweepers, and other various types of heavy equipment.
• Hand excavates areas where existing utilities have been located to ensure the protection of the existing utility (water lines, sewer lines, cable, phone, gas, electric, and others) during the execution of the assigned task.

Education/Experience:

High school graduate / GED supplemented by a minimum of five years of working experience operating various types of heavy equipment.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:

• Must possess a valid Class E Driver’s License.
• A valid Florida Class A or B commercial driver's license (CDL) with tanker and/or hazmat and tanker endorsements is preferred. Holders of a Class A or B CDL are eligible for incentive pay based on the CDL license classification and endorsements.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Knowledge of the safe operation and capabilities of various types of heavy construction equipment.
• Knowledge of the operating principles and maintenance needs of various types of heavy construction equipment.
• Knowledge of highway safety rules and regulations necessary to operate various types heavy construction equipment along active roadways.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to move heavy objects and endure strenuous laboring tasks under varying weather conditions.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Work is performed outside under various types of weather conditions.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.

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