Career Opportunities: Heavy Eqmt Oper II - Solid Waste (23254)
Requisition ID 23254 - Posted 06/12/2026
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Department: Solid Waste Department Organizational Unit: Disposal
Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
CLOSE DATE: 06/19/2026
$23.05 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Central Area/Cocoa/Cocoa Landfill. 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: Two (2) years of experience in the operation and routine maintenance of heavy equipment OR one (1) year of experience as a Brevard County Heavy Equipment Operator I PLUS completion of all of the Brevard County Mandatory Training for Development of New Employees classes and a current annual Performance Evaluation score of 3.5 or greater OR successful completion of a six (6) month heavy equipment operator training program from an accredited school PLUS six (6) months of experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment. 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. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver''s 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 two (2) of the following types of heavy equipment: Track Hoe, Dozer, Rubber Tire Back Hoe, Grader, Loader, Rubber Tire Excavator, and/or Compactor. Must attend all of the Brevard County Employee Development Program Phase I classes OR Employee Development Phase II classes within eighteen (18) months of employment or promotion to the Heavy Equipment Operator II classification. 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.
This position is part of an established career ladder.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
(With or without reasonable accommodations)
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS
The employee must be able to:
LIFT: 50 lbs. or more
CARRY: 50 lbs. or more
PUSH: 50 lbs. or more
PULL: 50 lbs. or more
In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
STAND: 1 - 3 hours
WALK: 1 - 3 hours
SIT: 5 - 8 hours
DRIVE: 5 - 8 hours
The employee must repetitively perform:
Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
The employee must be able to:
Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Stoop
The employee must have:
Use of both eyes; Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech
Other necessary physical activities/traits
N/A
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions that will apply to the employee:
In or with moving objects or vehicles; At heights above/below ground level; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; With chemicals or solvents; With electricity; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With hazardous materials; With odors; With oils; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; With silica, fiberglass, etc.; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
Other working conditions:
N/A
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Department: Solid Waste Department Organizational Unit: Disposal
Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
CLOSE DATE: 06/19/2026
$23.05 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Central Area/Cocoa/Cocoa Landfill. 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: Two (2) years of experience in the operation and routine maintenance of heavy equipment OR one (1) year of experience as a Brevard County Heavy Equipment Operator I PLUS completion of all of the Brevard County Mandatory Training for Development of New Employees classes and a current annual Performance Evaluation score of 3.5 or greater OR successful completion of a six (6) month heavy equipment operator training program from an accredited school PLUS six (6) months of experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment. 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. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver''s 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 two (2) of the following types of heavy equipment: Track Hoe, Dozer, Rubber Tire Back Hoe, Grader, Loader, Rubber Tire Excavator, and/or Compactor. Must attend all of the Brevard County Employee Development Program Phase I classes OR Employee Development Phase II classes within eighteen (18) months of employment or promotion to the Heavy Equipment Operator II classification. 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.
This position is part of an established career ladder.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
(With or without reasonable accommodations)
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS
The employee must be able to:
LIFT: 50 lbs. or more
CARRY: 50 lbs. or more
PUSH: 50 lbs. or more
PULL: 50 lbs. or more
In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
STAND: 1 - 3 hours
WALK: 1 - 3 hours
SIT: 5 - 8 hours
DRIVE: 5 - 8 hours
The employee must repetitively perform:
Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
The employee must be able to:
Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Stoop
The employee must have:
Use of both eyes; Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech
Other necessary physical activities/traits
N/A
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions that will apply to the employee:
In or with moving objects or vehicles; At heights above/below ground level; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; With chemicals or solvents; With electricity; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With hazardous materials; With odors; With oils; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; With silica, fiberglass, etc.; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
Other working conditions:
N/A