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Description

Join our team as a Heavy Equipment Operator and play a pivotal role in maintaining the infrastructure of Lee County. This position involves skilled work in maneuvering large vehicles and handling various public works equipment to upkeep county rights of way, canals, and roadways.

The Lee County Department of Transportation (DOT) is responsible for providing safe and efficient transportation as well as maintaining stormwater systems for the residents of Lee County.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent most of the time spent working in this class. Work involves operating various types of equipment for ditch maintenance operations.

• Operates one or several types of heavy equipment, such as pickup trucks with trailers, dump trucks hauling ditch material, skid steer, front-end loaders, and excavators.
• May operate hand and power tools.
• May be required to perform labor duties such as lay sod, shoveling, and/or raking duties. Haul debris to the dump site. Haul road maintenance materials to job sites and stockpile at operations.
• Assist in other job duty responsibilities such as working on asphalt patch trucks and repairing potholes. Occasionally will install pipes.
• Perform minor operator-related maintenance on related equipment.
• Repairs and maintains equipment; follows safety regulations; takes actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects; locates underground utility services, such as pipes or wires, before beginning work; monitors operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met. Performs related work as assigned.
• This job works under general supervision according to daily operations assigned by the Supervisor, Maintenance, and Crew Supervisor.
• Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

Education, Experience, Licensing

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to High School graduation or GED equivalent and one year of heavy equipment operation or closely related experience.
• Possessing a valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement and an acceptable driving record is required.
• This is a safety-sensitive position, which is subject to Drug & Alcohol Workplace testing as provided in DOT regulation 49CFR-parts 40 and /or 382.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possessing a valid Class A CDL with air brake endorsement is preferred.

Supplemental Information

• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with team members.
• The work days and hours for this position are Monday - Thursday 7:00 am - 5:30 pm.

What makes this opportunity right for you:

At Lee County Government, we look to hire talented and innovative individuals who share our passion and want to make a lasting impact within our community. That's why we offer our employees a premier place to work by providing competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits, as well as being a participant in a robust State of Florida pension and investment retirement plans.

Additionally, we strongly believe in cultivating long-lasting relationships with our employees through promotional opportunities and career ladders across our organization. At Lee County Government, we do this by supporting your career development and growth through mentoring programs, and on-the-job training to help you achieve your goals. Every day at Lee County Government, you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make a difference within our own community.

Benefits Include:

• Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability Insurance: Both short-term and long-term options
• Life Insurance: Including Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Financial Planning: Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• Support Programs: Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy 11 paid holidays, along with generous vacation and sick leave
• Recognition and Appreciation: Through our employee appreciation and peer recognition programs
• Professional Development: Take advantage of numerous employee development opportunities

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $41,600.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person