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Heavy Equipment Operator - Canal Maintenance

Salary

$20.00 Hourly

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07400PC

Department

D O T Operations

Opening Date

01/09/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

The primary purpose of this position is to operate a dump truck and other large equipment with Lee County in our Canals Division, maintaining Lee County Canals and ROW. This position is responsible for hauling materials and equipment to and from job sites within Lee County. Work is performed under the general direction of a Crew Supervisor who reports to the Maintenance Supervisor, Canals.

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

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate a dump truck and participate in the maintenance, cleaning and hauling of ditch materials from Lee County Canals and Right of Ways as needed.

• May be required to fill in and operate a Gradall, Loader, Skid Steer, Mini Excavator and trailer attached to dump truck.

• Operate hand and power tools such as chainsaws, pole saws and weed eaters.

• Perform minor operator related maintenance on related equipment, may be required to perform labor duties such as lay sod, shovel and or raking duties.

• Work on weirs when needed.

• Occasionally assist with the Canals herbicide spray crew.

• Act as a flagging person when needed.

• Report any deficiencies on ROW and Canals to crew supervisor or maintenance supervisor so proper repairs can be made.

• Work with a crew or independently.

• Must be able to fill in, in the absence of the lead operator and document daily activities into Cartegraph System, direct crews and report to the project manager or supervisor.

• May assist other crews within the department on an as needed basis.

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 airbrake endorsement and an acceptable driving record is required.

Supplemental Information

• Ability to lift, push, pull, or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Ability to shoot grades and elevations, or willingness to learn.

• Knowledge of traffic regulations and ability to set up safe work zones using Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic guidelines.

Work schedule: Tuesday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

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

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.

  Required Question

Agency

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

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