Senior Heavy Equipment Operator & Crew Lead

Okaloosa County School System; Crestview (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Okaloosa County School System in Crestview, FL, seeks a skilled operator to drive and operate heavy trucks and equipment for loading, hauling and district infrastructure work.

The role involves maintenance, site preparation, traffic control and supporting roadwork tasks across district facilities. Requires a Class A CDL with few restrictions, and 4 years of progressively responsible experience in heavy equipment operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED supplemented by four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the operation of heavy and complex trucks and equipment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Experience in a lead/supervisory capacity preferred.
• Knowledge of road maintenance and construction techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy trucks and equipment, to include dump trucks, flatbeds, loaders, backhoes, compactors, graders, dozers, trenchers, lowboys, cranes, vacuum trucks, and pans.
• Transports equipment to work sites.
• Inspects trucks, tools and equipment; performs maintenance on trucks, tools and equipment, ensuring trucks, tools and equipment are maintained and in proper working condition.
• Performs physical labor in the maintenance, restoration or construction of roadways, utilities, drainage systems or disposal sites; works on special projects, drainage projects and erosion control.
• Operates hand-held and gas-powered tools and equipment (i.e., pipe saws, air compressors, level instruments, pipe threaders, jack hammers, chain saws, shovels, rakes).
• Prepares sites for work to include sweeping streets, shoveling and raking asphalt, stringing lines on roads, etc.
• Assists with traffic control, to include setting up signs and barricades on roadways.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Reading blueprints

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Okaloosa County School System in Crestview, FL, seeks a skilled operator to drive and operate heavy trucks and equipment for loading, hauling and district infrastructure work.

The role involves maintenance, site preparation, traffic control and supporting roadwork tasks across district facilities. Requires a Class A CDL with few restrictions, and 4 years of progressively responsible experience in heavy equipment operations.