Heavy Equipment Operator: CDL Ready for City Maintenance

City of Leesburg; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Leesburg is seeking a maintenance/operator to run mobile equipment and support City maintenance operations in Leesburg, FL. Responsibilities include operating light to heavy equipment, basic repairs, and some clerical tasks.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, a valid Florida driver’s license, and progression toward a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within specified timelines. Special certifications may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to run various equipment with minimal instruction.
• Requires a valid State of Florida Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record.
• Must obtain a Class A CDL permit within 3 months of hire. Must obtain a Class A CDL license with tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire.
• Special skills or additional equipment certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operates mobile equipment to transport materials, tools, equipment, and personnel to job sites and to remove debris or other materials from job sites in support of plant operations, maintenance and/or repair of infrastructure.
• Operates specialized mobile equipment to support City operations such as utilities construction and repair, concrete laying, and other specialized operations.
• Monitors truck, tractors, tools and equipment and ensures for the proper operation of equipment used. Reports major malfunction to supervisor and services equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Operates hand and power tools and equipment to support maintenance operations such as weed cutting, debris removal, grass cutting, digging or filling, portable pumps and other maintenance tasks.
• Inspects equipment and performs minor maintenance; reports malfunctions to supervisor.
• Troubleshoots and repairs the sprayfield infrastructure and associated facilities.
• Reads and interprets plans and drawings and uses this information to perform job tasks.
• Performs minor administrative tasks such as completing job-related logs and forms, answering phones, or providing information.
• Performs simple clerical tasks. Maintain hauling manifests.
• Performs assigned duties as needed and requested.

Skills

Operate mobile equipment

Minor maintenance

Read plans/drawings

Clerical tasks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Class A CDL permit within 3 months

CDL with tanker endorsement within 6 months

Tools

Equipment inspection

Job description

City of Leesburg is seeking a maintenance/operator to run mobile equipment and support City maintenance operations in Leesburg, FL. Responsibilities include operating light to heavy equipment, basic repairs, and some clerical tasks.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, a valid Florida driver’s license, and progression toward a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within specified timelines. Special certifications may be required.