Heavy Equipment Operator I

Hendry County Government; Clewiston (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

County medical benefits

State retirement

Drug-free workplace

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Hendry County Government in LaBelle, FL, seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator I to operate highway maintenance machinery with skill and safety. This full-time position requires experience and the ability to perform minor repairs. Expect to load/unload equipment, drive various heavy machines, and assist in maintenance tasks.

A Class B CDL with air brake endorsement and a High School Diploma are required. Starting pay is $22.00 per hour, with county benefits and retirement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in highway construction.
• Must possess a Class B CDL or higher with air brake endorsement.
• Must have the ability to make minor emergency repairs and service on the equipment.
• Must possess working knowledge of operation, maintenance, and safety precautions of the particular equipment which assignment is made.
• Must possess working understanding of occupational hazards and necessity safety precautions in the operation of automotive equipment.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English effectively.
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates transports carrying heavy equipment and loads/unloads at designated locations.
• Operates equipment for highway maintenance such as tractors, backhoes, rollers, slope mowers, and other less complicated gear.
• Performs light maintenance and service work and requests major maintenance when required.
• Occasionally operates other mechanized equipment and performs related manual labor.
• Reports to work during declared local state of emergencies.

Skills

Highway construction experience

CDL Class B with air brake endorsement

Minor repairs & servicing on equipment

Equipment operation knowledge

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB TITLE: Heavy Equipment Operator I

POSTING DATES: September 2026 - Until Filled

WORK LOCATION: LaBelle, FL

Position Sumary

This is skilled work in the operation of public works equipment. Employees operate equipment with complex controls requiring a relatively high degree of skill and manipulative ability. Employees are required to exercise skill and care in the operation of their assigned equipment and to perform service on the equipment as well as to protect property from damage. Heavy Equipment Operator I is experienced on at least one piece of equipment and on the job training on others. Manual labor is required when not operating equipment.

Duties And Responsibilities

Operates transports carrying heavy equipment and supplies and is responsible for loading and unloading at designated locations.

Operates various types of equipment the maintenance of highways and roads, such as; farm-type tractors, backhoes, power rollers, slope mowers and other less complicated equipment.

Performs light maintenance and service work in connection with any type of heavy equipment operated and assists in the repair of this equipment. Request major maintenance servicing for equipment when required.

Occasionally operates other types of mechanized equipment and performs manual labor incidental to the operation to which assigned.

Reports to work during declared local state of emergencies.

Other Functions

Assists the Company in any necessary duties to achieve Company goals.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills Abilities And Competencies Required

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the operation of highway construction required.
• Must possess a Class B CDL or higher with air brake endorsement.
• Must have the ability to make minor emergency repairs and service on the equipment.
• Must possess working knowledge of operation, maintenance, and safety precautions of the particular equipment which assignment is made.
• Must possess working understanding of occupational hazards and necessity safety precautions in the operation of automotive equipment.
• Must maintain a current knowledge of regulations concerning sign usage and placement.
• Must be able to identify weed type and the correct chemicals to control and eliminate.
• Must possess working knowledge of herbicides and the ability to train others
• Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language.
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or related equivalent required.
• Herbicidal license preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements Of The Positon

Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Hours Of Work

7:00 am to 5:30 pm.

Anticipated Starting Pay

Pay rate is $22.00 per hour. Salary will be determined upon experience. This is a full-time hourly position that includes County medical benefits and State Retirement.

HENDRY COUNTY B.O.C.C. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN HIRING OR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

HENDRY COUNTY B.O.C.C. IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

PREFERENCE IN APPOINTMENT WILL BE GIVEN TO ELIGIBLE VETERANS AND FAMILY MEMBERS

HENDRY COUNTY PARTICIPATES IN THE E-VERIFY PROGRAM

HENDRY COUNTY WILL GENERALLY, UPON REQUEST, PROVIDES APPROPRIATE AIDS AND SERVICES FOR QUALIFIED PERSON WITH DISABILITIES SO THEY CAN PARTICIPATE IN APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS.