Heavy Equipment Operator - Utilities Transfer Station

Salary : $43,832.24 Annually
Location : 9001 Busch St, Palm City, FL 34990
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 02254
Department: Utilities and Solid Waste
Division: Transfer Station Operations
Opening Date: 03/25/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


SUMMARY
Join Our Team in Beautiful Martin County, Florida!
The Martin County Board of County Commissioners is hiring!

Are you ready to make a real impact in your community while enjoying the unmatched lifestyle of the Treasure Coast? We're looking for talented professionals who are passionate about public service, innovation, and shaping the future of Martin County.

Why Work With Us?
- Competitive Pay & Full Benefits Package
- Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension
- Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays

Now Hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator
Location: Martin County, FL
Department: Utilities and Solid Waste Department
Salary: $43,832.24

Must possess a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License Class B with air brakes no restrictions on airbrakes and tanker vehicle endorsement at the time of appointment and continue to maintain such license throughout employment in this class.

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EEO STATEMENT:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE POLICY NOTICE/STATEMENT:

The Drug Free Workplace Policy, serves as notice to all employees that it is a condition of employment to refrain from using illegal drugs or abusing legal drugs, and that a drug-testing program is implemented.

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Florida Blue - Blue Options Medical Plan & PPO Dental:


-Employee only $92.15 (26 pay periods)
-Employee Family $235.87 (26 pay periods)


The Employee Wellness Center may be utilized by all covered employees and their covered dependents at no cost.


Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Annual Funding:


-Employee only $470 ( employer funded )
-Employee Family $940 ( employer funded )


Additional Insurance Plans:


Vision
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Aflac
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


HRM and Teamsters Specific Benefits:


12 - Paid Holidays annually
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Florida Retirement System (FRS)

IAFF Specific Benefits:
10 step pay plan with 6% per step increase
12 Paid Holidays
Sick Leave- 144 hours per year
Vacation leave- 144 hours per year (increases to 180 hrs. in 5th year).
Career incentive pay
Special Operations Team Pay (Technical Rescue and Water Rescue)
Hazardous Materials Response Team Pay
Lifestar Aeromedical Team Pay
Promotional Opportunities
Florida Retirement System (FRS)
Deferred Compensation Plans
Employee Assistance program (EAP)
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If you indicated that you are claiming veterans preference, please select Yes. Veterans must have been honorably discharged as indicated on their DD214 to be eligible for preference. Please submit a DD214 along with this application. If a DD214 is not submitted, you have five (5) business days to provide documentation.

• Yes, claiming veterans preference.
• No, not claiming veterans preference.

02


Are you a current employee of Martin County, current active volunteer for Martin County, current active intern for Martin County or performing work through temporary agency, ReSource, for services to Martin County?

• Yes
• No

03


Please list the highest education you possess:

• Less than High School Diploma
• High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate's Degree or higher

04


**Please indicate your years of relevant experience:

• No experience
• Some experience to two (2) years of experience
• Between two (2) to four (4) years of experience
• Between four (4) to six (6) years of experience
• Between six (6) to eight (8) years of experience
• More than 8 years of experience

05


Please select the driver's license you possess:

• I currently possess a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License Class "A" (this includes permits).
• I currently possess a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License Class "B" (this includes permits).
• I currently possess a valid Florida Driver's License Class "E" (this includes permits).
• I do not possess any driver's license

Required Question