Heavy Equipment Operator / Public Works / Stormwater - Maintenance #9019 at City of Cape Coral

SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes FINGERPRINTING REQUIRED: Yes

• 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
• And much more!

Education and Experience

• 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.

• 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.