HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (CDL REQUIRED)

City of Miami Springs; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Miami Springs is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to operate a range of municipal trucks and machinery, including backhoes, loaders, cranes, and dump trucks. The role requires two years of experience, a valid Florida CDL Class B with Air Brake Endorsement, and the ability to pass safety inspections.

Regular hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:45 pm, with potential nights, holidays, weekends, and post-disaster shifts.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Two years of experience operating heavy equipment: trash crane, backhoe, front-end loader.
• Valid Florida CDL license with a good driving record. CDL Class B with Air Brake Endorsement or higher.
• Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector Certificate or ability to obtain within six months.
• Punctual and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of equipment and trucks as required by the department.
• Conduct daily equipment/vehicle inspections.
• Inform supervisor of operating deficiencies.
• Safely operate all equipment and vehicles.
• Wear appropriate safety equipment at all times.
• Maintain radio communications with supervisor and office.
• Maintain and write records relating to inspections, daily worksheets, daily work logs and materials issued.
• Interact with residents in a courteous, polite manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL Class B with Air Brake Endorsement

Job description

Skilled work in the operation of various road and off-road equipment, such as a backhoe, front-end loader, steer skid loader, bulk trash crane, trencher, compactor, roller, small crane, bucket truck, garbage truck, vacuum truck, dump truck, and/or flatbed truck. The regular work schedule is five weekdays from 7:00 am to 3:45 pm. Punctuality and regular attendance are a must. NOTE: Individuals in this classification may be required to work nights, holidays, and weekends, and immediately following natural disasters.

• Operates a variety of equipment and trucks as required by the department. May work in various divisions of operations as assigned.
• Conducts daily equipment/vehicle inspection of tire pressure, hydraulic pressure, air tanks, hydraulic fluids, transmission fluids, power steering, lights, and other critical parts of the equipment/trucks assigned to operate for daily tasks.
• Informs supervisor of any operating deficiencies of trucks and equipment.
• Safely operates all equipment and vehicles. Observes surrounding conditions such as residents, equipment, and property to ensure that the operation of equipment and vehicles is performed in a strictly safe manner.
• Must wear the appropriate safety equipment relative to the type of equipment being operated at all times.
• Maintains radio or other communications with the supervisor and office as required. Follows all radio communication protocols and procedures.
• Maintains and writes a variety of records relating to inspections, daily worksheets, daily work logs and materials issued, etc.
• Interacts with residents in a courteous, polite manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Documented two (2) years of experience in the operation and use of a trash crane, backhoe, front-end loader, or other similar heavy equipment.
• Valid Florida CDL license with a good driving record. CDL license must be Class B with Air Brake Endorsement or higher.
• Must have a Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector Certificate or be able to obtain the Certificate within six months of the hiring date.
• Must be punctual and reliable.

This position is covered under the City of Miami Springs General Pension Plan which requires a mandatory pre‑tax contribution, which is 5.34% for fiscal year 2026-27.

Veterans' Preference points are awarded in accordance with F.S. 295.07. If Veterans' Preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, such as form DD-214 (Member 4), should be uploaded and submitted with the application.

The City of Miami Springs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Individuals with disabilities needing reasonable accommodation in the recruitment and/or selection process should make their request to the Human Resources Department.

THE CITY OF MIAMI SPRINGS IS AN ALCOHOL/DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE