Heavy Equipment Operator Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty/jobs/newprint/4835503) Apply  Heavy Equipment Operator Salary $20.00 Hourly Location Fort Myers, FL Job Type Full-Time Regular Job Number 07442PC Department D O T Operations Opening Date 02/17/2025 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Non-Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Description We are seeking a versatile Heavy Equipment Operator / Laborer to join our team. This position is responsible for operating a variety of heavy machinery and equipment, including dump trucks, front-end loaders, skid steers, forklifts, and other site-specific vehicles, while also performing general manual labor tasks. You will play a key role in ensuring that equipment is operated safely and efficiently to support tasks like moving materials, grading, and excavation. Duties and Responsibilities + Operate heavy machinery such as dump trucks, front-end loaders, and other heavy equipment is a plus. + Perform general labor duties including landscaping, material handling, digging, loading/unloading materials, and clearing debris on industrial or construction sites. + Assist with site preparation activities, including grading, excavation, and moving materials. + Ensure equipment is maintained in safe working condition and address any potential issues with machinery or materials promptly. + Collaborate with team members and supervisors to ensure the successful completion of projects. + Switch between equipment operation and manual labor duties depending on site needs. + Follow all safety guidelines and industry regulations to maintain a safe work environment. Education, Experience, Licensing + Education and Experience: + The job requires a combination of education and/or experience equivalent to high school graduation or a GED. + Additionally, candidates should have one year of hands-on construction, pipe laying/trenching, landscaping, concrete work, heavy equipment experience, or closely related experience. + Driver’s License: + Valid Florida Class “B” Commercial Learner’s Permit (required for employment). + Obtain a Florida Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License within six months of hire. + Safety-Sensitive Position: + This role is safety-sensitive, meaning it is subject to Drug and Alcohol Workplace Testing as per DOT regulations (49 CFR-Parts 40 and/or 382). + Preferred Qualifications: + Valid Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver's License. Supplemental Information + Basic knowledge of construction processes and material handling. + Familiarity with safe operation of hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment. + Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors. + Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify and resolve equipment or material issues. + Ability to perform physical labor and work in varying environmental conditions. + Previous experience operating heavy machinery and performing construction-related tasks is preferred. + The work days and hours for this position are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. OR Tuesday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 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 www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf. To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf 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 Which equipment do you have experience with (Check all that apply): + Asphalt Paver + Chainsaw + Dump Truck + Edgers + Front-end Loader + Grapple Truck + Hand Tools + Hedgers + Large Arrow/Message Board Truck + Lowboy Trailer + Mini Excavator + Skid Steer + Spreader Box + Tanker Truck 02 Which of the following do you possess: + Class A CDL + Class A CDL Permit + Class B CDL + Class B CDL Permit + Neither, but I am willing to get my permit by time of offer. + None of the above 03 Which areas of D O T Operations are you interested in? (Check all the apply) + Canal Maintenance + Ditching + Landscaping + Roadways + Mowing 04 Would you be interested in being considered for other jobs with the Lee County Board of County Commissioners? + Yes + No Required Question Employer Lee County Government Address P.O. Box 398 ATT: Human Resources Fort Myers, Florida, 33902 Phone (239) 533-2245 Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email