Senior Equipment Operator & Crew Lead

Charlottecountyfl; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte County is seeking an experienced equipment operator to run heavy trucks and complex machinery on public works projects. Safety, accuracy, and leadership are essential as you may lead small crews and coordinate daily tasks to meet schedules and quality standards.

Required are a high school diploma with vocational training and five years of field experience, plus a valid A CDL. Proficiency in MS Office and strong safety awareness are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with vocational/technical training.
• Five years of experience operating equipment for public infrastructure projects.
• Valid “A” CDL with endorsements required.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy trucks, tractors, and medium- to heavy-duty equipment on projects.
• Lead small crews, coordinate daily tasks, and ensure schedule compliance.
• Set up secure work zones and monitor site safety and conditions.
• Maintain equipment and complete required reports and customer service interactions.

Skills

Equipment operation

Leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma with vocational training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Charlotte County is seeking an experienced equipment operator to run heavy trucks and complex machinery on public works projects. Safety, accuracy, and leadership are essential as you may lead small crews and coordinate daily tasks to meet schedules and quality standards.

Required are a high school diploma with vocational training and five years of field experience, plus a valid A CDL. Proficiency in MS Office and strong safety awareness are expected.