Heavy Equipment Operator - Road and Bridge

Indian River County Board of County Commissioners; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners seeks a skilled heavy equipment operator to perform critical drainage and roadway-related tasks using excavators, graders, dozers, loaders, and other heavy equipment. The role requires careful adherence to safety guidelines and proficiency in interpreting work orders.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least five years of hands-on experience operating heavy equipment, with a valid Class E license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least five years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Must possess a valid Class E driver’s license; Florida CDL with tanker and/or hazmat endorsements preferred.
• Ability to perform outdoors under varying weather conditions and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators for drainage, cross-drain installation, and related tasks.
• Operate graders, dozers, excavators, loaders, and associated heavy equipment as needed.
• Hand-excavate areas around existing utilities to protect utilities during work.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Manual dexterity

Reading/wollowing instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excavators

Graders

Dozers

Loaders

Job description

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Performs skilled work in the operation of heavy construction equipment. This is a skilled position, working under the general direction of the Foreman.

• Operate excavators (large and small) for the use of cleaning/regrading drainage swales, installing driveway cross-drain pipe, installing concrete pipe under roadways, and other various activities.
• Operates graders, dozers, excavators, loaders, boom, mowers grapple trucks, rollers, sweepers, and other various types of heavy equipment.
• Hand excavates areas where existing utilities have been located to ensure the protection of the existing utility (water lines, sewer lines, cable, phone, gas, electric, and others) during the execution of the assigned task.

Education/Experience:

High school graduate / GED supplemented by a minimum of five years of working experience operating various types heavy equipment.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:

• Must possess a valid Class E Driver’s License.
• A valid Florida Class A or B commercial driver's license (CDL) with tanker and/or hazmat and tanker endorsements is preferred. Holders of a Class A or B CDL are eligible for incentive pay based on the CDL license classification and endorsements.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

Knowledge of the safe operation and capabilities of various types of heavy construction equipment.

Knowledge of the operating principles and maintenance needs of various types of heavy construction equipment.

Knowledge of highway safety rules and regulations necessary to operate various types heavy construction equipment along active roadways.

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Ability to move heavy objects and endure strenuous laboring tasks under varying weather conditions.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Work is performed outside under various types of weather conditions.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.

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