Lee County Government BOCC is hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator, Senior in Fort M

Lee County Department of Transportation is thrilled to announce an exciting role for a motivated and energetic self-starter to join our team as a Heavy Equipment Operator, Senior. This position involves skilled operation of a variety of heavy equipment, including grade-all excavators, motor graders, bulldozers, mini excavators, lowboys, front-end loaders, trucks with trailers, pick-up trucks, and other related machinery. Duties and Responsibilities Primary functions of this position include operating hand and power tools, performing routine maintenance and inspections of related equipment, and maintaining road right-of-ways. Installing and repairing drainage pipes, catch basin forming, pouring, and finishing concrete. Placing, finishing, protecting, and repairing concrete. Ability to level screed, bull/hand float, and Rebar tying. Setting concrete forms for curb, driveways, and sidewalks. Help with final grade adjustments. May work with a crew or independently. Education, Experience, Licensing Minimum Requirements Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to High School graduation or GED equivalent and three years of heavy equipment operation or closely related experience. This is a safety-sensitive position which is subject to Drug and Alcohol Workplace Testing as provided in DOT regulation 49CFR-Parts 40 and/or 382. Licenses Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brake and acceptable driving record is required. Supplemental Information Stand, sit, crawl, or kneel for long periods and work outdoors in all weather. Lift to70 lbs. Form, measure, calculate, pour, and trowel concrete. Build catch basins, shoot grades with a laser, and lay pipe. Knowledge of traffic regulations and construction equipment safety. Set up a safe work zone and learn specialized maintenance skills. Good communication skills; follow oral instructions and complete forms and paperwork. Able to read, write, and hear within a normal range. Interact with the public professionally. Able to work flexible hours in emergencies. Work Schedule:Tuesday - Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM [ Benefits Include: ]{#isPasted} Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Disability Insurance: Both short-term and long-term options Life Insurance: Including Accidental Death and Dismemberment (ADandD) 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 EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. 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 eterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.