Between $39k and
$69k
Per Year
Position range in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area $40k - $57k Per Year
Heavy Equipment Operator
Bay County, FL
Occupation: Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Location: Panama City, FL - 32461
Positions available: 1
Job #: 1930
Source: Bay County, FL
Posted: 7/21/2025
Expires: 7/25/2025
Web Site: www.baycountyfl.gov
Job Type: Full Time (30 Hours or More)
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Grade Job Class Work Comp EEO Class/Code Tier Status
B80-4b Non-Supervisory 5509 7/Skilled Craft 2
This is skilled work in the operation of heavy motor-driven equipment. Employees in this class are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment. Work in the position requires considerable skill in working to engineering grades, in operating heavy equipment, and in working efficiently so as not to impede the progress of related operations. Supervision consists primarily in the job performance checks made at work sites.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
* Operates drag-line or equivalent; places and removes pipe, as needed.
* Operates tractor equipped with front end loader and backhoe; operate truck mounted pavement stripping machine, as needed.
* Operates a power grader on construction and maintenance work; blades subgrades to engineering specifications.
* Operates a heavy-duty gasoline or diesel road roller compacting material.
* Operates a lowboy; supervises the loading and unloading of heavy equipment; transports equipment to and from construction site, as needed.
* Operates a simple flatbed or dump truck, or a variety of minor powered machinery and equipment; may participate generally in the laboring work of the crew as workload demands, as needed.
* Operates front end loader; loads fill, rock, slag, and other construction materials.
* Performs daily safety inspections of assigned equipment prior to and after use.
* Performs routine service and maintenance.
* Operates truck carrying fuel, lubricants and lubricating equipment, performs major field lubrication of light, medium and heavy rolling stock and equipment.
* Follows through directly on routine requests.
* The employer may add to or change duties at any time and as determined by the County and its leaders to best ensure that the public is served through the work of the Department.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Minimum Qualifications * Possess a high school diploma or the equivalent; AND * Prior verifiable professional experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy construction equipment. * A comparable amount of training and/or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. Licenses and/or Certifications Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Florida driver license upon offer of employment with a driving record acceptable to the County Driving Policy and insurance program. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills * Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, adaptabilities, limitations and safety precautions of the particular equipment to which assignment is made. * Skill in the operation of complex construction equipment. * Ability to use special types of equipment. * Ability to have excellent oral and written communication skills. * Ability to work and maintain reliable full-time attendance. * Ability to comprehend, speak, and read the English language. * Ability to have and maintain good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with the public. * Ability to make emergency repairs and to assist in making general repairs of motor driven and other construction equipment. * Ability to operate heavy equipment over rough terrain and to perform manual labor occasionally under adverse weather conditions * Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. * Ability to obtain necessary information and to complete accurate accident and othe
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$69k
Per Year
Position range in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area $40k - $57k Per Year
Heavy Equipment Operator
Bay County, FL
Occupation: Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Location: Panama City, FL - 32461
Positions available: 1
Job #: 1930
Source: Bay County, FL
Posted: 7/21/2025
Expires: 7/25/2025
Web Site: www.baycountyfl.gov
Job Type: Full Time (30 Hours or More)
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Work Onsite
Full Time
Schedule
Full Time
Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.
Job Description
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Grade Job Class Work Comp EEO Class/Code Tier Status
B80-4b Non-Supervisory 5509 7/Skilled Craft 2
This is skilled work in the operation of heavy motor-driven equipment. Employees in this class are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment. Work in the position requires considerable skill in working to engineering grades, in operating heavy equipment, and in working efficiently so as not to impede the progress of related operations. Supervision consists primarily in the job performance checks made at work sites.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
* Operates drag-line or equivalent; places and removes pipe, as needed.
* Operates tractor equipped with front end loader and backhoe; operate truck mounted pavement stripping machine, as needed.
* Operates a power grader on construction and maintenance work; blades subgrades to engineering specifications.
* Operates a heavy-duty gasoline or diesel road roller compacting material.
* Operates a lowboy; supervises the loading and unloading of heavy equipment; transports equipment to and from construction site, as needed.
* Operates a simple flatbed or dump truck, or a variety of minor powered machinery and equipment; may participate generally in the laboring work of the crew as workload demands, as needed.
* Operates front end loader; loads fill, rock, slag, and other construction materials.
* Performs daily safety inspections of assigned equipment prior to and after use.
* Performs routine service and maintenance.
* Operates truck carrying fuel, lubricants and lubricating equipment, performs major field lubrication of light, medium and heavy rolling stock and equipment.
* Follows through directly on routine requests.
* The employer may add to or change duties at any time and as determined by the County and its leaders to best ensure that the public is served through the work of the Department.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Minimum Qualifications * Possess a high school diploma or the equivalent; AND * Prior verifiable professional experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy construction equipment. * A comparable amount of training and/or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. Licenses and/or Certifications Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Florida driver license upon offer of employment with a driving record acceptable to the County Driving Policy and insurance program. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills * Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, adaptabilities, limitations and safety precautions of the particular equipment to which assignment is made. * Skill in the operation of complex construction equipment. * Ability to use special types of equipment. * Ability to have excellent oral and written communication skills. * Ability to work and maintain reliable full-time attendance. * Ability to comprehend, speak, and read the English language. * Ability to have and maintain good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with the public. * Ability to make emergency repairs and to assist in making general repairs of motor driven and other construction equipment. * Ability to operate heavy equipment over rough terrain and to perform manual labor occasionally under adverse weather conditions * Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. * Ability to obtain necessary information and to complete accurate accident and othe
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Job ID: 486664471
Originally Posted on: 7/24/2025
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