Equipment Operator - Road & Bridge Construction

Sarasota County Government•Bob, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Sarasota County is seeking an Equipment Operator to join their Transportation Department. In this role, you will operate a range of heavy machinery to maintain and repair asphalt roadways, concrete surfaces, and bridges, ensuring the safety and accessibility of local infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to build a meaningful career with excellent benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as retirement plans and paid time off.

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
Must frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds.
Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.

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)
Three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits
Award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations
11 paid holidays
3 personal days
16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service