Heavy Equipment Operator I (HEO I) - Public Works

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners; Perry (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners is seeking an Equipment Operator to support Public Works. The role involves operating large trucks with dual rear axles, loaders, bulldozers, and other construction equipment to maintain highways and rights‑of‑way.

You'll perform routine maintenance, assist with repairs, and complete labor tasks as needed under supervision. Strong safety practices and the ability to follow instructions are required.

Qualifications

• Progressively responsible experience with a minimum of one year in the operation of varied heavy equipment in road work.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of safe, efficient operation and care of heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment for highway maintenance (bulldozer, loaders, dump trucks).
• Cleans, inspects, and performs routine maintenance on equipment.
• Performs manual labor and other duties to maintain work schedule.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Instruction following

Education

At least 1 year of heavy equipment operation experience

Tools

Bulldozer

Front-end loader

Tractor-mounted brush cutter

Rotary mixer

Dump truck

Job description

Summary:

Skilled work in the operation of Public Works equipment. Operates equipment with complex controls requiring a relatively high degree of skill and manipulative ability. Required to exercise skill and care in the operation on assigned equipment and to perform service on the equipment as well as protect property from damage. Will drive large trucks with dual rear axle, truck tractor trailer, front end loader, asphalt, distributor, mixer, bulldozer, roller compactor, and other light to medium load changes or other types of construction equipment is included. Perform manual labor when not operating equipment. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level employee who determines work priority and reviews assignments through periodic inspections for the achievement of desired results.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operates various types of mechanized equipment used in the maintenance of highways such as large trucks with dual rear axle, truck tractor-trailer, front-end loader, rotary mixer, and dump truck.
• Operates a bulldozer to clear right-of-way.
• Operates a tractor mounted brush cutter in the clearing of brush from road right-of-way.
• Operates other equipment when necessary to maintain work schedule.
• Cleans, inspects, and performs routine maintenance, minor repairs, and adjustments to assigned equipment.
• Performs manual work associated with equipment usage.
• Performs other job duties as assigned by supervisor including laborer and semi-skilled assignments when necessary to maintain work schedule.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/Or Experience:

Progressively responsible experience with a minimum of one year in the operation of varied heavy equipment in road work or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Other Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Thorough knowledge of general practices of safe, efficient operation and care of a variety of heavy equipment.
• Ability to safely operate equipment under all types of weather conditions on rough ground.
• Ability to make minor repairs to the equipment and to assist in general repairs.
• Thorough knowledge of laws and County regulations pertaining to the operation of equipment.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the es