Heavy Equipment Operator, Senior

Equipment Operator, Senior

Lee County is seeking a reliable, skilled, and safety-focused Equipment Operator, Senior to join our Department of Transportation Maintenance team. In this role, you will support asphalt and roadway maintenance operations by operating specialized equipment, performing hands-on repair work, and contributing to the safety and quality of Lee County's transportation network. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys outdoor, physical work; takes pride in precision equipment operation; and wants to make a meaningful impact on the community every day.

Duties and Responsibilities

What You Will Do

• Operate an asphalt patch truck daily to support roadway maintenance
• Operate an asphalt compactor and perform asphalt raking on a daily basis
• Operate attenuator trucks weekly and dump trucks as needed
• Operate heavy equipment including mini excavators, skid steers, front-end loaders, and similar machinery
• Operate hand tools such as cut-off saws and jackhammers
• Assist in setting up safe work zones and follow all required safety protocols
• Fill in for the Crew Supervisor when absent, including helping coordinate and document daily activities
• Learn and utilize Cartegraph, the County's Asset Management System, for documentation and workflow tracking
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education, Experience, Licensing

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three years of heavy equipment operation or related experience
• Ability to work in a safety-sensitive position and comply with DOT Drug & Alcohol testing requirements

Licensing Requirements

• Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver's License

Safety-Sensitive Position

• This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to Drug and Alcohol Workplace Testing under DOT regulations (49 CFR Parts 40 and/or 382).

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule: TuesdayFriday, 7:00 AM5:30 PM. This position follows a mandatory four-day, ten-hour work schedule and may receive up to ten hours of holiday pay at the regular rate for each observed holiday.

About the Department

The Lee County Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, builds, and maintains the county's roadway network. The department provides services such as roadway construction, traffic operations, drainage improvements, sidewalk installation, landscaping, and more. DOT is committed to safety, quality, and reliable service that supports a safe and efficient transportation system for all who travel through Lee County.

About Lee County

Lee County is located in beautiful Southwest Florida and is home to over 800,000 residents. We are dedicated to serving our community with high-quality services and a focus on sustainability and innovation. Join us in making Lee County a great place to live, work, and visit.

Benefits

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.

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:
• FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)
• 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.