Heavy Equipment Operator III - R & B

Brevard County; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Brevard County's Public Works Department, Roadway and Bridge unit, seeks a skilled equipment operator for permanent full-time work in the South Area/Palm Bay. The role operates and maintains heavy equipment and may perform related manual labor, rotating between machines as needed. A Florida Class A CDL is required before employment and must be maintained.

Three years of experience and passing a proficiency skills test are required. Work schedule is Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience operating heavy equipment and performing routine maintenance.
• Valid Florida Class A Commercial Driver's License required before employment.
• Must pass a proficiency skills test and be able to operate four types of heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment such as Track-Hoe, Back Hoe, Road Grader, and Dozer.
• Rotate among multiple pieces of heavy equipment as part of daily duties.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Proficiency test

CDL required

Tools

Track-Hoe excavator

Back Hoe

Road Grader

Dozer

Job description

Department: Public Works Department

Organizational Unit: Roadway and Bridge

Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

CLOSE DATE: 10/07/2026

$25.09 to $27.60 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. South Area/Palm Bay. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Performs skilled crafts and trades work in the operation and routine maintenance of several pieces of complex heavy equipment, and may perform related manual labor. Employee will rotate among various pieces of equipment.

REQUIREMENTS

Three (3) years of experience in the operation and routine maintenance of heavy equipment including a Track-Hoe excavator, Back Hoe, Road Grader, and Dozer, used in the construction and maintenance of roads, sidewalks, and drainage structures, and pass a proficiency skills test. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida Class A Commercial Driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must demonstrate ability to effectively operate four (4) different types of heavy equipment including a Track-Hoe excavator, Back Hoe, Road Grader, and Dozer. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

This position is part of an established career ladder.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   • LIFT:50 lbs. or more
   • CARRY:50 lbs. or more
   • PUSH:50 lbs. or more
   • PULL:50 lbs. or more
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   • STAND:1 - 3 hours
   • WALK:1 - 3 hours
   • SIT:5 - 8 hours
   • DRIVE:5 - 8 hours
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
4. The employee must be able to:
   • Balance; Bend; Climb; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Stoop
5. The employee must have:
   • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Other; Use of both eyes
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   • Must be able to lift sandbags weighing 75 pounds and lifting concrete bags weighing 95 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
   • At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; With chemicals or solvents; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
2. Other working conditions:
   • N/A