Heavy Equipment Operator / Public Works / Stormwater - Maintenance #9370

City of Cape CoralCity Of Cape Coral, FL
Onsite

About The Position

The City of Cape Coral is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join their Public Works / Stormwater - Maintenance team. This role is part of a large municipality in Florida with over 1,500 full-time employees, offering various career path opportunities and a robust training and development program. The position is safety sensitive and requires fingerprinting.

Requirements

  • High school diploma/GED.
  • Three (3) years of experience that provides specific experience in the safe and efficient operation of both light and/or heavy equipment.
  • Must possess a valid state driver's license equivalent to a Florida CDL A and obtain a valid Florida CDL A driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire or promotion.

Responsibilities

  • Functions as onsite lead person when directed, supervising the set-up, performance, completion and clean-up of assigned project(s).
  • Ensures all safety measures and precautions are in place and observed for assigned personnel and equipment per work order.
  • Assesses project assignments received from supervisor for the purpose of coordinating equipment, materials, time and labor required for efficient and effective completion of assigned tasks.
  • Operates heavy and complex equipment, i.e., dump trucks, bucket trucks, cranes, back hoes, excavators, bobcats, concrete/asphalt cutters, trenchers, front end loaders, turf sweepers or aerators.
  • Prepares assigned equipment for work by daily inspecting prior to and after use, and performs or coordinates regular maintenance and repair as directed.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

  • Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
  • City Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services
  • 5 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Pension plan
  • City-paid life and long-term disability insurance
  • Optional Vision and Dental Plans
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Gym membership reimbursement
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