Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

The Heavy Equipment Operator performs semi-skilled and manual work in the operation of various heavy equipment used in the maintenance and operation of the County Landfill. Days worked range from Monday through Saturday. Hours worked range between 6 : 45 AM 5 : 30 PM. This position is located in Lecanto, Florida.

Essential Functions

• Drives and / or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Operates heavy equipment including, but not limited to, front end loaders, articulating dump trucks, dozers, excavators, and landfill compactors.
• Operates heavy equipment in the spreading, compacting, and daily covering of Class 1 waste.
• Operates various equipment in the movement of large quantities of earth. Can include duties such as making trenches, roads, moving debris and burying debris, construction and demolition materials, and yard waste.
• Provide directions and customer service throughout the citizen's service area.
• Hauls mulch and fill dirt for covering slopes or debris.
• Perform daily checklists and basic maintenance on equipment.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

Education, Training, and Experience

Skills and Abilities

Certificates, Licenses, and Registration

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Emergency Response / Recovery Activities

Supplemental Information

Employee Benefits at a Glance : Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Employee Health & Wellness Center, Florida Retirement System (FRS), Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000, Long Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 11 Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave. Please visit the Benefits tab of this posting for additional information and a link to the Employee Benefits Highlights booklet.

Basis of Rating : Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess each individuals' qualifications. Selected persons will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application will be an important consideration in the screening process.

Must successfully pass a criminal background check, physical examination, and drug screen. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and / or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

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) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the "Public Records Law," applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the "Public Records Law" / "The Sunshine Law" / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.