City of North Miami, FL
Heavy Equipment Operator Job at City of North Miami, FL in North Miami
City of North Miami, FL, North Miami, FL, US
Salary : $48,103.40 - $72,155.11 Annually
Location : City Hall - Administration 776 NE 125 St North Miami, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2013 -00716
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 10/31/2025
Closing Date: 11/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Operates a selection of heavy-motorized equipment and performs a variety of other tasks as required.
An employee in this class may be responsible for the efficient and safe operation of equipment, ensuring that all garbage and trash is picked up and properly handled, or that other assignments requiring the use of heavy motorized equipment, are performed properly. Standard procedures are followed and work is inspected periodically for safety and economy of operation. This class differs from that of Motor Equipment Operator because of the higher degree of skill required in operating equipment, as well as the type of equipment operated, plus additional responsibilities associated with the different tasks involved, such as supervising other equipment operators, mechanics, maintenance workers, refuse collectors or other subordinate workers.
Essential Job Functions
Performs pre-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment by checking of radiator water level, oil level, battery water level, turn signals, lights, mirrors, and visual inspection of condition of tires and other items depending on the equipment;
Operates combination loader/back hoe;
Supervises crew(s) involved in assigned tasks and is responsible for correct completion of those tasks in addition to operating equipment;
Supervises work crews operating chipper, chain saws, and stump grinder, and participates in the use of all equipment;
Operates garbage and trash trucks along specified routes;
Operates pay loader, bus, trench hog, grader, bucket truck and hoist truck, skid loader, water/spray truck;
Operates sweeper, sweeping traffic areas and other parts of the City;
Operates, assembles and disassembles showmobile;
When not operating motorized equipment works as a laborer or semi-skilled laborer as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
High school graduation or GED plus some experience in the operation of heavy motorized equipment.
Possession of a valid Florida commercial driver's license "Class B" or higher. "N" tank endorsement will be required for Heavy Equipment Operators hauling liquid or liquid gas in a permanently mounted cargo tank rated at 119 gallons or more or a portable tank rated at 1,000 gallons or more.
Skills
Good knowledge of the operation of a variety of motorized equipment;
Good knowledge of traffic and safety rules and regulations and accident prevention practices;
Skill in the operation of automotive equipment under all types of weather conditions;
Ability to make mathematical calculations related to mixing formulas for spraying operations;
Ability to lift and drag heavy tree limbs and materials;
Ability to work at heights
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
Ability to respond to back-up alarms, shouted responses, commands and warnings;
Ability to maintain equipment;
Ability to accept responsibility.
Physically able to perform duties.
Services and maintains all of the equipment.
Works as a laborer, or semi-skilled labor as required.
May work with pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers.
Does related work as required.
Healthcare
Location : City Hall - Administration 776 NE 125 St North Miami, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2013 -00716
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 10/31/2025
Closing Date: 11/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Operates a selection of heavy-motorized equipment and performs a variety of other tasks as required.
An employee in this class may be responsible for the efficient and safe operation of equipment, ensuring that all garbage and trash is picked up and properly handled, or that other assignments requiring the use of heavy motorized equipment, are performed properly. Standard procedures are followed and work is inspected periodically for safety and economy of operation. This class differs from that of Motor Equipment Operator because of the higher degree of skill required in operating equipment, as well as the type of equipment operated, plus additional responsibilities associated with the different tasks involved, such as supervising other equipment operators, mechanics, maintenance workers, refuse collectors or other subordinate workers.
Essential Job Functions
Performs pre-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment by checking of radiator water level, oil level, battery water level, turn signals, lights, mirrors, and visual inspection of condition of tires and other items depending on the equipment;
Operates combination loader/back hoe;
Supervises crew(s) involved in assigned tasks and is responsible for correct completion of those tasks in addition to operating equipment;
Supervises work crews operating chipper, chain saws, and stump grinder, and participates in the use of all equipment;
Operates garbage and trash trucks along specified routes;
Operates pay loader, bus, trench hog, grader, bucket truck and hoist truck, skid loader, water/spray truck;
Operates sweeper, sweeping traffic areas and other parts of the City;
Operates, assembles and disassembles showmobile;
When not operating motorized equipment works as a laborer or semi-skilled laborer as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
High school graduation or GED plus some experience in the operation of heavy motorized equipment.
Possession of a valid Florida commercial driver's license "Class B" or higher. "N" tank endorsement will be required for Heavy Equipment Operators hauling liquid or liquid gas in a permanently mounted cargo tank rated at 119 gallons or more or a portable tank rated at 1,000 gallons or more.
Skills
Good knowledge of the operation of a variety of motorized equipment;
Good knowledge of traffic and safety rules and regulations and accident prevention practices;
Skill in the operation of automotive equipment under all types of weather conditions;
Ability to make mathematical calculations related to mixing formulas for spraying operations;
Ability to lift and drag heavy tree limbs and materials;
Ability to work at heights
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
Ability to respond to back-up alarms, shouted responses, commands and warnings;
Ability to maintain equipment;
Ability to accept responsibility.
Physically able to perform duties.
Services and maintains all of the equipment.
Works as a laborer, or semi-skilled labor as required.
May work with pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers.
Does related work as required.
Healthcare
- Group Health/Dental/Vision Insurance: HMO and dependent coverage is available
- Life Insurance: One times employee's gross annual salary. Dependent coverage is available.
- Disability Insurance: Optional coverage available
- Flexible Spending Accounts/ Dependent Care Savings Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Events and Fitness Classes
- On-The-Job Injury Benefits: Worker's Compensation and Supplemental Pay Benefits, when applicable
- Pension: (General Employees) Mandatory participation. Defined benefit plan/Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Pension: (Sworn Police Personnel) Mandatory participation. Defined benefit plan/Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Deferred Compensation: Optional employee contribution to IRA, and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans offered through Mission Square and Corbridge Financial.
- Vacation: Two weeks per year; after five years, three weeks; after fifteen years, four weeks. Accumulation starts on date of hire. There is a six-month waiting period for using vacation time.
- Holidays: Paid holidays, employee's birthday, and two Floating/Personal Holidays
- Sick Leave: Ten days per year; after three years, 11 days; after five years, 12 days. Accumulation starts on date of hire. There is a three-month waiting period for using sick time.
- Student Loan Forgiveness: The U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program may forgive your student loan balance after making 120 qualifying payments while working full-time with a governmental agency. For additional information please visit
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Trust Fund: A trust fund set up by the City of North Miami to assist employees who are faces with unforeseen emergencies. Participation is on a volunteer basis.
- Reduced pricing for Transit and Tri-Rail Passes
- Legal benefits coverage available -
- Pet Insurance available -
- Free City Library Card
- Merit Increase: Full time employees are eligible for an annual merit increase.
- Salary: Paid on a weekly basis for the previous work week
- Direct Deposit