Heavy Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

Location: Lakeland, FL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Based on experience
Start Date: ASAP

About Us

We are a growing company specializing in roadside maintenance and landscaping installation for Department of Transportation (FDOT) projects. Our work includes shoulder rework, ditch cleaning, sod installation, vegetation control, and more. We are committed to safety, quality, and professionalism.

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Equipment Operator with experience in operating heavy machinery for roadside maintenance and landscaping projects. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with equipment such as skid steers, excavators, and boom mowers, and has worked on FDOT projects or similar environments.

Key Responsibilities

Perform ditch cleaning, shoulder rework, and grading tasks
Install sod and landscaping materials along roadways and highway
Assist with general labor tasks as needed on the job site
Ensure all work is completed according to FDOT standards and timelines
Requirements

Proven experience operating skid steers, excavators, and boom mowers
Experience with shoulder rework, ditch cleaning, and sod installation
Valid MOT (Maintenance of Traffic) certification preferred
Valid drivers license
Benefits

Competitive pay based on experience
Opportunities for advancement
Overtime available
Supportive and safety-focused work environment
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Morning shift
Ability to Commute:

Lakeland, FL 33803 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:

Lakeland, FL 33803: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person