Senior Heavy Equipment Operator – CDL, On-Call (DOT)

Florida; Ponce de Leon (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental and vision

Retirement plan

10 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Tuition waiver

Job summary

The Florida Department of Transportation seeks a Senior Equipment Operator to operate large equipment and perform maintenance on roadways and bridges in District Three. The role includes temporary traffic control, manual labor, and basic equipment servicing.

Applicants must hold a valid Class A CDL, be willing to be on-call for emergencies, and meet CDL/OTR safety requirements. The department offers competitive benefits and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Requires two years of experience operating small/medium equipment and vehicles.
• Valid Class A CDL is required at time of hire.
• Ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment and perform basic maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate large equipment such as road graders and hydraulic excavators in maintenance work.
• Perform Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) duties and related manual labor.
• Coordinate crew activity, plan workloads, and maintain daily records.
• Train crew members in operation of heavy equipment and safety procedures.

Skills

Equipment operation

Heavy machinery

Safety procedures

Communication

Job description

The Florida Department of Transportation seeks a Senior Equipment Operator to operate large equipment and perform maintenance on roadways and bridges in District Three. The role includes temporary traffic control, manual labor, and basic equipment servicing.

Applicants must hold a valid Class A CDL, be willing to be on-call for emergencies, and meet CDL/OTR safety requirements. The department offers competitive benefits and a strong safety culture.