Heavy Equipment Operator, Senior Job at Lee County Government in Fort Myers

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with airbrake and acceptable driving record is required. 

• Stand, sit, crawl, or kneel for long periods and work outdoors in all weather.
• Lift up to 70 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.

• 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