MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II (Multiple Opportunities)

Palm Beach County; Florida; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Motor Equipment Operator II, where you'll be at the forefront of maintaining beautiful parks and landscapes. This role involves operating heavy equipment and ensuring efficient park operations while delivering top-notch customer service. You'll have the opportunity to work with a variety of machinery, from skid steer loaders to large trucks, all while contributing to the community's green spaces. If you have a passion for outdoor work and equipment operation, this position offers a fulfilling career path with growth potential in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months experience operating large mobile or construction equipment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and pass a hearing loss test.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate vehicles and heavy equipment for park operations.
• Maintain grounds and provide customer service within maintenance functions.

Skills

Operating large mobile or construction equipment

Customer service

Grounds maintenance

Landscape maintenance

Education

Florida Green Industries BMP Certification

Valid FL Class A/B CDL with Air Brakes and Tanker endorsement

Tools

Skid steer loaders

Tractors

Landscape maintenance equipment

Large trucks over 26,001 pounds GVWR

Job description

Join to apply for the MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II (Multiple Opportunities) role at Palm Beach County.

Depending on assignment, responsible for the safe and efficient operation of vehicles and various pieces of heavy equipment, including skid steer loaders, tractors, landscape maintenance equipment, and large trucks over 26,001 pounds GVWR. Duties may include:

1. Grounds maintenance
2. Operating small gas-powered equipment
3. Performing landscape maintenance and manual duties
4. Transporting equipment and materials via truck and trailer
5. Equipment maintenance
6. Supporting daily park operations
7. Providing customer service within maintenance functions

Qualifications:

• Minimum of six (6) months experience operating large mobile or construction equipment
• Preferred experience with tractors (box blade, mower attachments), front-end loaders, skid loaders, tandem axle dump trucks, and landscape/nursery operations
• Desirable: Florida Green Industries BMP Certification; valid FL Class A/B CDL with Air Brakes and Tanker endorsement

Additional requirements:

• Safety-sensitive position subject to random drug testing
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Valid Florida Driver's License and prior driving history approval
• Must obtain FL Class B CDL permit with Air Brakes Endorsement within 90 days of hire and FL Class B CDL within 180 days
• Hearing Loss Test required for selected candidate