Equipment Operator- Road & Bridge Construction

Sarasota County Government • Clarksville, TN

3d • $22

About The Position

Ready to put your heavy equipment skills to work where they matter most? If you have experience in construction and operating heavy machinery, join Sarasota County as an Equipment Operator. In this role, you’ll operate a range of equipment while helping maintain and repair asphalt roadways, concrete surfaces, and bridges - keeping our roads safe and accessible for drivers and pedestrians every day. This is your opportunity to build a meaningful career while enjoying the excellent benefits the County has to offer - benefits that start within just 60 days of hire! Apply today and take pride in knowing your work helps keep Sarasota County’s roads, bridges, and infrastructure safe and moving. About This Role Operates heavy equipment, including dozers (D4 or larger), front-end loaders (1.5 cubic yards or larger), motor graders, backhoes (1 cubic yard or larger), transport vehicles, long-arm mowers (23” or larger), grapple trucks, Gradall hydraulic excavators, and various trucks, tandems, and tractors with a GVW greater than 28,000 pounds, as well as other large and complex equipment Assist with installation and repair of concrete structures, including sidewalks, curbs, gutters, driveways, guardrails, and ADA ramps Support concrete work by building forms and operating power tools for preparation and finishing Assist with asphalt maintenance and repair, including road cuts, pothole repair, and roadway modifications in compliance with DOT standards Perform traffic control duties, including setting up Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and flagging for safe work zones Conduct roadway and right-of-way maintenance, including debris removal, tree trimming, shoulder repairs, and grading of unpaved roads Operate equipment and complete work orders accurately and in a timely manner Work Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. On-Call Required

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in the construction, maintenance and repair of vehicle and pedestrian travel way systems and /or road rights-of-way areas.
• State of Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class “A” with Tanker “N” endorsement at the time of hire
• Valid Florida Drives license at the time of hire

Nice To Haves

• Experience in operating equipment used for concrete, asphalt and Bridge maintenance functions in and around road rights-of-ways.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment, including dozers (D4 or larger), front-end loaders (1.5 cubic yards or larger), motor graders, backhoes (1 cubic yard or larger), transport vehicles, long-arm mowers (23” or larger), grapple trucks, Gradall hydraulic excavators, and various trucks, tandems, and tractors with a GVW greater than 28,000 pounds, as well as other large and complex equipment
• Assist with installation and repair of concrete structures, including sidewalks, curbs, gutters, driveways, guardrails, and ADA ramps
• Support concrete work by building forms and operating power tools for preparation and finishing
• Assist with asphalt maintenance and repair, including road cuts, pothole repair, and roadway modifications in compliance with DOT standards
• Perform traffic control duties, including setting up Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and flagging for safe work zones
• Conduct roadway and right-of-way maintenance, including debris removal, tree trimming, shoulder repairs, and grading of unpaved roads
• Operate equipment and complete work orders accurately and in a timely manner

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations
• 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees