HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Location: West Palm Beach
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WPB Field Station 4364BR Job
Description Job Summary and Accountabilities Operates multi
excavation earthmoving equipment to preserve and maintain ditches,
canals, and levee systems. Such equipment includes dragline,
excavator, backhoe, grader, dozer, front-end loader, dump truck,
and knuckle boom. Specializes in installation, removal, and repair
of District infrastructure, including weirs, culverts, water
control structures, boat ramps, locks and bridges on District
waterways, canals, and levees. Inspects equipment for safety issues
on a daily basis as well as the condition of the work site prior to
setting up equipment. Ensures adherence to safe work practices and
procedures. Reads and understands signs, signals, load charts,
grade stakes, excavation plans, load charts for dredging
operations, operating manuals and service procedures. Loads, hauls,
and dumps material operating a 15–25-yard dump truck, trailer and
transport equipment and machinery on semi-trailer to and from job
site and its loading and off-loading. Measures and verifies levels
of rock or gravel bases and other excavated material. This position
is subject to random mandatory drug and alcohol testing. This
position may be required to participate in the Pumping Operations
Program as either a pump station assistant or pump station
operator. Work hours are Monday - Thursday from 6:30 am - 5:00 pm.
Employment Guidelines High School Diploma or GED and 2 years'
experience operating and transporting multiple pieces of heavy
equipment including: excavation and earthmoving equipment, aquatic
harvesters, large farm tractors, dump truck with knuckle boom, and
lower unit dragline. Equivalent combination of relevant education
and experience may be substituted as appropriate. The hiring range
for this position is $48,609.60 to $57,241.60 (based on education
and years of relevant work experience). Licenses Valid State of
Florida Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with airbrake and
tanker endorsements is required. If selected candidate does not
currently possess CDL, District will provide 3 months from date of
hire to obtain CDL. District willing to pay cost of CDL training
program. Ability to obtain and maintain certification Rigging (one
time certification), Forklift Operations (re-evaluation every
year), First Aid and CPR/ AED (recertification every two years).
Ability to obtain pump station assistant status within 6 months
from date of hire and/or placement in job and/or ability to obtain
pump station operator status within 12 months from date of hire
and/or placement in job. Physical Requirements/ Working Environment
Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of
emergency management, this position may at times, be required to
provide support before, during and after major storm events and
emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared
emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.
Regularly sets up, adjusts, controls, tests and operates equipment
to complete assignments. Work environment may be hot and humid with
no facilities. Moves or otherwise transports equipment weighing up
to 50 pounds or more. This position normally involves daily travel
from the employee’s assigned station to work sites located within
the District’s jurisdiction. Some assignments require travel to
remote locations and may require travel throughout the state of
Florida. At times, overnight travel may be required. Overtime will
be required based on weather and/or environmental conditions.
Veterans’ Preference Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,
candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive
preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply.
Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting
documentation with each submission that includes character of
service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy 4) along with any
other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida
Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the
job posting. Organization OM5405423 WPB FS-CANL, LEVE & VEG
MAINT
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