Senior Motor Equipment Operator — Heavy Equipment Lead

City Of Gainesville, FL; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave

Holidays

Pension plan

Deferred compensation

On-site fitness centers

Tuition reimbursement

On-site medical staff

Wellness program

Job summary

The City of Gainesville seeks a Community Builder to operate and coordinate heavy equipment used in street construction and maintenance. The role reports to a supervisor and emphasizes skilled equipment operation, safety, and crew coordination.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and several years of heavy equipment experience with supervisory exposure. Expect demanding work at outdoor sites, potential night or weekend hours, and responsibilities that include directing other

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, and three years experience operating heavy equipment, including some lead work or supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates motor grader and heavy construction and maintenance equipment in street construction.
• Directs work of other operators in the operation of equipment.
• Acts as lead worker at job sites, directing the activities of all crewmembers.
• Plans work activities to prevent property damage and injury.
• Keeps records of labor and materials, including computer input of work orders.
• Duties consist primarily in the driving and/or operation of heavy construction, tree work and maintenance equipment.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL permit

CDL license

Job description

The City of Gainesville seeks a Community Builder to operate and coordinate heavy equipment used in street construction and maintenance. The role reports to a supervisor and emphasizes skilled equipment operation, safety, and crew coordination.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and several years of heavy equipment experience with supervisory exposure. Expect demanding work at outdoor sites, potential night or weekend hours, and responsibilities that include directing other