City of Fort Myers, FL

Heavy Equipment Operator - Stormwater/Drainage Job at City of Fort Myers, FL in

City of Fort Myers, FL, Fort Myers, FL, US, 33916

Salary: $23.16 - $35.03 Hourly
Location : Fort Myers, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-1385
Department: Drainage
Opening Date: 10/28/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description
The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive: YES Level II Screening: NO
Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the operation of complex construction/maintenance equipment. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation:
Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.
Non Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.
Perks and Benefits

Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
3 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
13 paid holidays
Pension plan & optional Deferred Compensation
City-paid life insurance
Optional Vision, Dental, and Disability Insurance
Tuition reimbursement
On-site Gym facility
And much more!

Duties/Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment such as grad-all, extended boom grad-all, backhoes, excavators, scatback, claw truck, front end loader, bobcat, high pressure pipe cleaning machinery, vacuum/jetter truck, asphalt patch truck, mowing equipment, dump trucks, trailers capable of transporting associated equipment, and other large earth moving vehicles and devices.
Responsible for the inspection and maintenance of equipment to ensure it is in safe condition for operation.
May be required to perform these duties after hours.
Requires to operate a motor vehicle in performance of assigned tasks.
This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee's physical presence at the workplace
Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledgeable in various types of semi-skilled manual work performed in maintenance and repair of municipal storm water systems, irrigation, roadways, and/or related structures.
Knowledgeable in various types of manual, gas, or diesel powered equipment employed in maintenance and repair of municipal storm water systems, irrigation, roadways, and/or related structures.
Knowledgeable in occupational safety rules, practices and personal protective equipment associated with performing duties using heavy equipment, in traffic and in adverse weather conditions.
Skilled in the safe use and operation of various maintenance and repair tools and light gas or diesel powered equipment
Knowledgeable in the City and State rules, regulations and protocols.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to adapt to performing under frequent deadlines and/or in response to emergencies.
Ability to operate necessary equipment, including but not limited to grad-all, extended boom grad-all, backhoes, excavators, scatback, high pressure pipe cleaning machinery, vacuum/jetter truck, mowing equipment, dump trucks, trailers capable of transporting associated equipment, and other large earth moving vehicles and devices.
Ability to follow both oral and written directions.
Ability to recognize and address common safety issues in the field
Ability to detect improper functioning mechanical systems

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Three (3) years' experience in the operation of heavy equipment including extended boom Gradall excavator, claw truck, front end loader, backhoe, dump truck, bobcat, vacuum/jetter truck, dump truck with tandem trailer attached.
A valid Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver's License or higher with tanker endorsement with an acceptable driving record.
Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) Mandatory Drug/Alcohol Testing required.
Must possess Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification approved by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) at time of hire or must be able to obtain within twelve (12) months from date of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Trailer transporting experience preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed.

Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
Climbing - ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.
Crawling - moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet.
Crouching - bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
Fingering - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
Pushing - use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.
Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.
Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
Standing - for sustained periods of time.
Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word
Talking 2 - shouting to be heard above ambient noise.
Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.
Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.
Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.
Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

Work performed is primarily:

Very heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Tasks are performed outside, subject to weather conditions and uneven terrain, and risk of exposure to toxic agents/chemicals, pathogens, and smoke.
Must have the ability to work after hours, including nights, weekends, holidays and during emergencies.
May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including on call hours

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Full-time regular City employee benefits:

Health Insurance ()
- City paid employee coverage. HMO or PPO plans are available. Dependents can be added, Employee pays 30% of premium. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
Basic Life Insurance ()
- City paid. The benefit is equal to 1x the annual base pay, rounded to the nearest $1000.00.
Optional Vision Insurance ()
- Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
Optional Dental Insurance ()
- Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
Supplemental Insurance
- Employees may purchase various types of supplemental insurance (life, AFLAC) at group rates through payroll deduction.
Pension Plan (General) Administered by
Pension Plan (Police and Fire) administered by
401(a) ()
- Certain management positions can opt out of the General Pension into a 401(a).
Roth IRA ()
- Offered through payroll deduction.
Disability ()
- Employee paid short & long-term disability insurance.
Leave Time (Sick, Vacation)
Paid Holidays
- City recognizes 13 holidays which include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Birthday Holiday and Floating Holiday.**Birthday and Float after 1-year of service.
Deferred Compensation Programs () OR ()
- Tax-deferred savings plan available for retirement purposes. Employee-only contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employees can elect to use pre-tax dollars to cover un-reimbursed medical or dependent daycare expenses.
Payroll Direct Deposit
- Available to any banking institution or credit union. Suncoast Federal Schools Credit Union membership is available to City employees.
Employee Assistance Program ()
- City-paid availability to licensed professional counselors for non-work related personal issues with 100% confidentiality.

Please note: Benefits do not apply to On-Call, Temporary, or Seasonal positions. Insurance Benefits only apply to regular Full-time positions.

01

Do you currently possess a minimum of a High School diploma or GED or higher?

02

Do you currently possess a minimum of three (3) years of experience operating heavy equipment, including an extended boom Gradall excavator, claw truck, front-end loader, backhoe, dump truck, bobcat, vacuum/jetter truck, or dump truck with a tandem trailer attached?

03

If the answer is Yes to question #2, please explain. If you answered "No" please enter "n/a".
04

Do you currently possess a valid Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement with an acceptable driving record?

05

I understand that this position requires Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) Mandatory Drug/Alcohol Testing.

06

Do you currently possess a Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification approved by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) OR the ability to obtain within twelve (12) months from date of hire?

07

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:Do you currently possess any trailer transporting experience?

Required Question