Find & Apply For Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Jupiter, Florida

Summary Statement:

An employee in this position performs semiskilled manual field work under the Construction foreman. The trainee will learn how to repair and maintain wastewater equipment, facilities, and appurtenances.

Key Responsibilities:

Performs duties as assigned to meet the needs of the District including but not limited to:

• Installs and repair services
• Install, repair or replace force main, gravity sewer lines and appurtenances
• Maintains and repairs concrete vaults, manholes, etc.
• Locate line locations
• Operates various heavy machinery
• Restores sidewalks, roads, and landscapes to original condition after repairs
• Make field inspections of contractors to make sure County/District standards are met.
• Works with and assists the crew in digging ditches, holes, and trenches, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and related work with a backhoe or front-end loader.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to operate: Front-end loader/backhoe, A5, 18- yard dump truck with manual shift
• Ability to operate gasoline & hydraulic power tools.
• Acquire working knowledge of practices, materials, and tools used in construction and maintenance within six months of hire.
• Ability to learn working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in the environment within ninety days of hire.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the public.
• Acquire a State of Florida Class "C" Collection's system operator license within 6 months of hire
• Valid and clear Florida Drivers License and acquire a valid Class "B" CDL within the first year.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Highly organized and methodical approach to daily work
• Effective computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Pass a pre-employment physical along with a drug test.
• Submit a background check

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.88 - $38.17 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have the ability to obtain a Class "B" CDL within the first year?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Installing, repairing force main, gravity sewer lines: 1 year (Preferred) digging ditches, holes and trenches: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Florida drivers license (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Jupiter, FL 33458 (Required)

Work Location:

In person