Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment OperatorSAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes FINGERPRINTING REQUIRED: YesAbout Us The City of Cape Coral is the seventh largest city in Florida, has over 1,500 full-time employees, provides various career path opportunities, and offers a robust training and development program for improving current talents, developing new skills, and building effective business relationships.Perks and BenefitsFree city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or familyCity Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services5 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)11 paid holidaysPension planCity-paid life and long-term disability insuranceOptional Vision and Dental PlansTuition reimbursementGym membership reimbursementAnd much more!QualificationsEducation and ExperienceHigh 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.Licenses or CertificationsMust 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.Key ResponsibilitiesFunctions 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.