Heavy Equipment Operator II - Public Works

Alachua-County,-Fl; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Alachua County Department of Public Works is seeking an experienced equipment operator to manage a range of heavy construction machines and motor vehicles. The role emphasizes safe, efficient operation, routine maintenance, and manual labor as needed, with potential disaster/emergency duty requirements.

Qualifications include completing at least eighth grade with one year of equipment operation experience or equivalent, and a Florida Class B CDL with air brakes; MVR reviewed during hire.

Qualifications

• Completion of eighth grade and one year experience operating equipment; or any equivalent combination.
• A valid Florida Class B CDL with air brakes is required, and an MVR review during hire.

Responsibilities

• Operates 15 foot bat-wing mower.
• Operates slope mower.
• Operates grader in road maintenance activities.
• Operates payloader.
• Operates bulldozer.
• Operates dumptruck.
• Operates steel / rubber wheel roller.
• Operates industrial tractor front end loader/back-hoe.
• Operates mechanical sweeper.
• Operates roscoe patch machine.
• Operates motorgrader for routine grading.
• Operates mini excavator.
• Completes minor repair work on equipment.
• Performs pre-operation checks and routine maintenance.
• Performs manual tasks and labor as required.
• Fulfills duties with professionalism and urgency.

Skills

Heavy equipment knowledge

Oral & written instructions

Operate heavy construction equipment

Physical strength and stamina

Education

Eighth grade completion

Job description

Alachua County Department of Public Works is seeking an experienced equipment operator to manage a range of heavy construction machines and motor vehicles. The role emphasizes safe, efficient operation, routine maintenance, and manual labor as needed, with potential disaster/emergency duty requirements.

Qualifications include completing at least eighth grade with one year of equipment operation experience or equivalent, and a Florida Class B CDL with air brakes; MVR reviewed during hire.