Operator 2, Constr Equip

Hillsborough County Public Schools; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, FL is seeking an Operator 2, Construction Equipment to perform skilled operation of medium and heavy equipment on district sites. Under supervision, you will transport and operate dozers, graders, loaders, and related machinery for construction and maintenance tasks.

Requirements include two years of practice with construction equipment, a valid Florida Class B CDL, and the HCPS Safe Driver Plan compliance.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience operating construction equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to operate medium and heavy equipment.
• Adherence to HCPS Safe Driver Plan and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Load equipment on transports and move between sites.
• Operate dozers, graders, backhoes, loaders, rollers, and related equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and safety inspections on assigned equipment.
• Set up flags and barricades as required and assist crew as needed.
• Follow safety practices and report hazards or incidents.

Skills

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Reading and following instructions

Tools

Florida Class B CDL

Job description

Operator 2, Constr Equip

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Posted yesterday | Apply before December 1, 2026

Description

Summary: The Construction Equipment Operator 2, will perform skilled work in the operation of various types of medium and heavy construction equipment. The Construction Equipment Operator 2 will perform under the general supervision of an immediate supervisor who evaluates performance through observation of work, periodic conferences, critiques, and/or records and reports.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must:

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is a part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.
• Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities:

• Loads equipment on heavy transports or trailers, transports equipment from site to site, and unloads equipment from transports.
• Operates equipment such as dozers, graders, backhoe, front-end loaders, road rollers, and other related equipment to dig ditches, cut down slopes, spread sand, patch roads, and related construction or maintenance work.
• Operates a distributor applying oils, asphalt, or tar to surfaces and loads distributors from supply tanks.
• Operates heavy transport equipment incident to moving equipment from site to site.
• Oversees a limited number of lower level operators, maintenance workers, trades helpers, or laborers on specific jobs or acts as a lead operator.
• Sets flags and barricades and generally participates in the laboring work of the crew.
• Performs routine service and maintenance of assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Operates vehicle and equipment according to proper safety practices and performs daily safety inspections of assigned equipment prior to, during, and after use.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.
• Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Other information:

• Dependability: Responds to requests for service and assistance. Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Displays commitment to excellence. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests.
• Quantity: Meets productivity standards. Completes work in timely manner. Strives to increase productivity. Works quickly. Achieves established goals.
• Safety & Security: Observes safety and security procedures. Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Uses equipment and materials properly. Reports potentially unsafe conditions.

NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.

The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation of construction equipment such as dozers, graders, backhoe, front-end loaders, or road rollers required.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Possession of a valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver’s License and comply with HCPS Safe Driver Plan is required. Applicants who have been found guilty of a DUI or who have tested positive for a controlled substance will be disqualified.

Language Skills: Reads and comprehends simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Writes simple correspondence. Effectively presents information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Mathematical Skills: Adds and subtracts two digit numbers and multiplies and divides with 10s and 100s. Performs these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability: Applies common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions. Deals with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, crawling, handlings, keyboarding, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.
• Lifting Demands: Up to 55 pounds.
• Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.
• Environmental Conditions: Extreme cold, extreme heat, wet/humid, noise intensity 4 loud, work with cleaning chemicals – wear eye protection, vibration/impact, work with or near heavy equipment, proximity to moving mechanical parts, exposure to electrical shock, and working in high exposed places.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Testing: Eligibility for interview requires the successful passing of a written and/or physical test verifying knowledge of basic terms and/or tools and their use.

For more information, please call Mel Lopez at 813-635-1229

Position Type: Full-time

Contact Information

• Althea Walker
• 901 East Kennedy Boulevard
• Tampa, Florida 33602
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]