HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (CDL REQUIRED)

City of Miami Springs

Miami (FL)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical insurance

Paid dental insurance

Paid vision insurance

Paid life insurance

Eleven holidays per year

12 vacation days per year

12 sick days per year

Defined benefit municipal pension plan

College tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Miami Springs is seeking a skilled equipment operator to perform duties across road and off-road machinery, including backhoes, loaders, and cranes. The regular schedule is five weekdays from 7:00 am to 3:45 pm, with potential night or weekend work after disasters.

Requirements include a high school diploma, two years of heavy equipment experience, a valid Florida Class B CDL with Air Brake Endorsement, and the ability to obtain a Florida Stormwater Inspector Certificate within six

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Documented two (2) years of experience in operation of heavy equipment (backhoe, front-end loader, crane, etc.).
Valid Florida CDL Class B with Air Brake Endorsement or higher.

Responsibilities

Operates a variety of equipment and trucks as required by the department.
Conducts daily equipment/vehicle inspections of tires, hydraulics, fluids, and safety systems.
Maintains and writes records such as inspections and daily logs.
Interacts with residents in a courteous and professional manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Two years heavy equipment experience

Punctuality

Safety-minded

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Florida CDL Class B with Air Brake Endorsement

Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector Certificate or ability to obtain within six months

Job description

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.

Description

NOTE: Individuals in this classification may be required to work nights, holidays, and weekends, and immediately following natural disasters.

Duties and Responsibilities

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Important Information - Please Read

Applicants should completely detail their work experience on the face of the application or risk being disqualified. Selected applicants will be required to show proof of a valid Florida driver's license.

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.

Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notices of required testing and eligibility. Applications/resumes submitted for City employment are a matter of public record governed by Florida law.

No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.

Prior to employment, candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

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