Heavy Equipment Operator

About the role

The Lee County Department of Transportation is seeking a Ditching Heavy Equipment Operator to support safe, efficient public works operations. This role involves performing skilled work operating large vehicles and public works equipment to maintain County right of ways, with a primary focus on ditching operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled work operating large vehicles and public works equipment to maintain County right of ways.
• Perform ditching operations as a primary responsibility.
• Work directly with the Ditching Operations Crew to support drainage and roadway maintenance tasks.
• Operate equipment such as pickup trucks with trailers and dump trucks hauling ditching materials.
• Haul debris to dump sites and transport road maintenance materials and stockpile materials.
• Perform labor duties such as laying sod, shoveling, raking, grading, landscaping, and clearing debris.
• Set up, maintain, and break down safe work zones in compliance with traffic regulations and IMOT standards.
• Complete in-house training to obtain IMOT certification.
• Absorb and install pipes as needed.
• Complete minor equipment maintenance, inspections, and basic servicing.
• Maintain daily logs and promptly report equipment concerns.
• Follow all safety rules, procedures, and regulations.
• Support supervisors and crew members and work effectively as part of a team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One (1) year of heavy equipment operation or closely related experience, such as:
• Roadway or public works maintenance
• Canal, stormwater, or drainage work
• Construction or sitework
• Mechanical or equipment operation
• Grounds or land maintenance
• Any similar hands-on job involving vehicles or machinery
• Ability to work safely and follow all procedures in a safety-sensitive role.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Florida Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
• Preferred: Florida Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License.
• Previous experience driving heavy machines on work sites.
• This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to Drug and Alcohol Workplace Testing in accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR Parts 40 and/or 382).
• Able to use hand tools, power tools, and equipment safely.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Able to solve simple equipment or material issues on the job.