Lee County Government is hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator - Landscape in Fort My

Join Our Team!

Lee County welcomes skilled and motivated candidates with a positive outlook to pursue a career in maintaining County facilities and rights-of-way, ensuring they remain aesthetically pleasing. This role involves operating large vehicles and public works equipment to maintain landscaping along Lee County’s canals and roadways within the Department of Transportation Operations Division.

*Candidates may also need to demonstrate their skills and abilities in equipment operation.*

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining the landscaping of County rights-of-ways.
• Duties may include but are not limited to operation of construction and landscape maintenance equipment including tractors, wood chippers, various size chainsaws, frond trucks, large arrow/message board truck, edgers, hedgers, string trimmers, and all similar trucks, equipment, and other hand tools.
• Performs tree trimming, and litter and debris clean up.
• Operation of equipment includes any equipment listed in a lower operator grade.
• May operate Grapple Truck, Skid Steer and Mini Excavator.
• May include irrigation maintenance and repair activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to High School Diploma or GED and one year of experience in the operation of construction or related vehicular equipment.
• Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement and an acceptable driving record is required.
• This is a Safety-Sensitive position subject to Drug and Alcohol Workplace Testing as provided in DOT regulation 49 CFR-Parts 40 and/or 382.

Operating Characteristics of Landscaping Equipment:

• Knowledge of how to operate various landscaping tools and machinery effectively.
• Familiarity with applying pesticides, including herbicides and insecticides.
• Understanding safe driving practices when using motorized equipment.
• Awareness of potential risks associated with operating landscaping machinery.
• Knowledge of maintaining and repairing irrigation systems.
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Capability to work in extreme heat and other weather conditions.
• Skill in identifying malfunctions while operating equipment.
• Ability to make minor adjustments and perform basic servicing on assigned automotive equipment and components.
• Skill in setting up a safe work zone.
• Proficiency in trimming trees and vegetation.

Work Schedule:

Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

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