Heavy Equipment Operator

6 days ago

Fort Myers, United States Lee County, FL Full time
Salary: $20.00 Hourly

Location : Fort Myers, FL

Job Type: Full-Time Regular

Job Number: 07335PC

Department: D O T Operations

Opening Date: 10/31/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description

Ready to make a real impact? This position is your chance to keep our infrastructure pristine by cleaning culverts and piped drainage systems with the powerful Vac-Con sewer/pipe cleaning machine.

Why Join Us? The Department of Transportation (DOT) is on the lookout for a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator who's up for the challenge of operating various types of heavy machinery. Your expertise will ensure our construction and maintenance projects are completed safely and efficiently.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Participate in roadway maintenance, culvert pipe cleaning, and other drainage systems.
  • Operate a Vac-Con sewer/pipe cleaning machine.
  • Independently complete assigned labor tasks and maintain work schedules.
  • Report to a Crew Supervisor who provides assistance with unusual or difficult problems and inspects completed work for quality and compliance with time schedules.
  • Complete daily tasks in an Asset Management system.
  • Prepare estimates, requisitions, and specifications for supplies and materials.
  • Perform other job duties as assigned.
Education, Experience, Licensing

Minimum Requirements:
  • 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.
  • 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.
Licenses:
  • Possession of a valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement and an acceptable driving record is required.

Supplemental Information
  • Experience with Vac-Con machines.
  • Lead work experience.
  • Strong knowledge and skills in equipment maintenance and use of trade tools, materials, and practices.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions with minimal supervision.
  • Knowledge of traffic regulations and ability to set up a safe work zone.
  • Physical ability to lift, push, pull, or move up to 70 pounds.
  • Ability to stand, crawl, sit, or kneel for long periods in all weather conditions.

Work days and hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:00 AM to 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.

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


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 of 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 veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at

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Health Benefits:
•Medical Insurance
•Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.
•Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.
•Dental Insurance
•Vision Insurance
•Flexible Spending Accounts
•Medical Reimbursement Account
•Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
•Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy
•Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)
•Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)
•Optional Life Insurance
•Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)
•Short-Term Disability
•Sick Leave Pool
•Flu vaccinations
•Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:
•Florida Retirement System (FRS)
•Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)
•Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
•Financial Savings/Management Programs
•Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union
•Employee Leave Benefits
•Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually
•Paid Sick Leave
•Paid Vacation Leave
•Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave
•Family and Medical Leave
•Military Family & Medical Leave
•Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

01

Do you possess any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to High School graduation or GED equivalent and one year of heavy equipment operation or closely related experience?
  • Yes
  • No


02

If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please briefly explain your experience. If this does not apply to you, respond with "N/A"

03

Do you possess a valid Class B CDL with Airbrake Endorsement and an acceptable driving record?
  • I possess a valid Class B CDL with Air Brakes endorsements and an acceptable driving record.
  • I possess a valid Class A CDL with Air Brakes endorsement and an acceptable driving record.
  • I do not possess a valid Class B CDL with Air Brakes endorsements and an acceptable driving record.


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