Heavy Equipment Operator - Farm Roads & Irrigation

Cherry Lake Tree Farm, Inc.; Groveland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Lake Tree Farm, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate heavy machinery for farm road construction, irrigation projects, and site maintenance. You will manage equipment upkeep, report issues, and perform various tasks across farm operations.

The role requires experience with heavy equipment, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to workplace safety. This full-time position involves Mon–Fri scheduling with possible overtime.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of recent experience operating heavy equipment preferably in road or highway construction, or farming activities.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
• Mechanically inclined, some working knowledge of small and large heavy equipment.
• High School grad or GED equivalent preferred.
• Literacy skills to interpret equipment manuals.
• Able to work independently, plan, organize and function with minimal amount of supervision.
• Irrigation experience. Possibly some electrical.
• Valid Driver’s License and clean MVR record.
• Heavy Equipment Operator Certification preferred.
• A CDL license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Construction of primary and secondary farm roads. Use equipment to level road and ensure proper drainage.
• Ensure that primary and secondary passage roads are safe and adequately maintained to handle farm traffic.
• Retrieve, move and spread road construction material including rock, clay and sand.
• Maintain right of way roads through the appropriate use of grading and rotating techniques.
• Inspects roads daily to determine repair needs.
• Using various types of equipment to mow and maintain designated areas of the nursery and right of ways.
• Maintaining and securing all equipment is in safe working order and report any mechanical or safety issues to the mechanic shop.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks.
• Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required.
• Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored.
• Practice workplace safety.
• All other duties assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Road construction experience

Safety compliance

Independent worker

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Cherry Lake Tree Farm, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate heavy machinery for farm road construction, irrigation projects, and site maintenance. You will manage equipment upkeep, report issues, and perform various tasks across farm operations.

The role requires experience with heavy equipment, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to workplace safety. This full-time position involves Mon–Fri scheduling with possible overtime.