Lee County is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity. We are seeking a motivated, high energy, self-starter to serve in the role of heavy equipment operator. This position performs skilled work in operating heavy equipment, which will include a grade all excavator, as well as various motor graders, bulldozers, mini excavators, lowboys, front-end loaders, trucks with trailers, pick-up trucks, and other related equipment. The ideal candidate for this position will be reliable, safety oriented, thoughtful about planning and quality control, productive and hardworking.

• Primary functions of this position include operating hand and power tools, performing routine maintenance and inspections of related equipment, and maintaining road right-of-ways. 
• Installing and repairing drainage pipes, catch basin forming, pouring and finishing concrete.
• Placing, finishing, protecting, and repairing concrete.
• Ability to level screed, bull/hand float and rebar tying.
• Setting concrete forms for curb, driveways, and sidewalks.
• Help with final grade adjustments.
• May work with a crew or independently.

• Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to High School graduation or GED equivalent and three years of heavy equipment operation or closely related experience.
• Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with airbrake and acceptable driving record is required. 
• This is a safety-sensitive position which is subject to Drug and Alcohol Workplace Testing as provided in DOT regulation 49CFR-Parts 40 and/or 382.

• Work days and hours are Tuesday - Friday 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Ability to work flexible hours under emergency situations. 
• Must be able stand, sit, crawl, or kneel for long periods of time and work outdoors in all types of weather. 
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs. 
• Must be able to form, measure, calculate, pour, and trowel concrete. 
• Knowledge and ability to build catch basins and shoot grades with a laser and lay pipe. 
• Must possess knowledge of traffic regulations and construction equipment safety, and have the ability to set up a safe work zone and learn specialized maintenance skills.
• Must possess good communication skills, perform routine tasks by following oral instructions, and complete various forms and paperwork. 
• Must be able to read, write, and hear within a normal range. 
• Must be able to interact with the public in a professional manner. 
• Must be able to work flexible hours under emergency situations.