Heavy Eqmt Oper I - Solid Waste (22299)

Heavy Equipment Operator

Brevard County is an EEO and Veteran's Preference Employer. Full time position open until filled. $20.23 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. South Area / Sarno Landfill Transfer Station / Melbourne. Work schedule is variable and includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. Performs skilled crafts and trades work in the operation and routine maintenance of heavy equipment and may perform related manual labor. Employee may rotate among various pieces of equipment or may be permanently assigned to a specific piece of equipment.

Requirements

One (1) year of experience in the operation and routine maintenance of heavy equipment; OR six (6) months of on-the-job training within the County in the operation of minor heavy equipment and must be able to achieve departmental standards for operating the equipment; OR successful completion of a six (6) month heavy equipment operator training program from an accredited school. Successful completion of course work in heavy equipment operation at an accredited post-secondary school may be substituted on a year for year basis for a maximum of one (1) year (1,080 class hours [1 school year] = 1 year of experience; 120 class hours = 1 month of experience). Additional qualifying education and / or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida drivers license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must be able to pass a verbal proficiency test and effectively demonstrate the ability to safely operate one (1) of the following types of minor heavy equipment : Compactor, Track Hoe, Rubber Tire Excavator, Dozer, and / or Loader. Must complete all of the Brevard County Mandatory Training for the Development of New Employees classes within nine (9) months of employment. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

Benefits

Brevard County offers an attractive array of benefits for its employees, including :

Insurance : Employee Health and Dependent Health Insurance available at group rates Dental and Vision insurance Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts Short / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance Employee Wellness Program

To learn more, please read the Active Employee Benefits Guide

Retirement : Participation in the Florida Retirement System Deferred Compensation Program (457 Plan)

Vacation / Sick / Holidays : 12 Vacation Days per Year 12 Sick Days per Year 11 Paid Holidays per Year

Employee Holidays

The following holiday schedule has been approved by the Board of County Commissioners. It may not apply to all government agencies within Brevard County and does not necessarily reflect operating hours for all County offices, facilities, or services. Please check with the specific organization for particular needs.

2025 Brevard County Employee Holidays

New Year's Day - January 1st Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday - January 20th Memorial Day - May 26th Independence Day - July 4th Labor Day - September 1st Veteran's Day - November 11th Thanksgiving Day - November 27th Friday after Thanksgiving - November 28th Christmas Eve - December 24th Christmas Day- December 25th Personal Holiday