Equipment Operator IV

Location: Bunnell

Salary: $44,657.60 - $60,715.20 Annually
Location : Red Barn-Road and Bridge, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 00895
Department: Engineering
Division: Road and Bridge
Opening Date: 03/05/2026
Closing Date: 3/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Why work for Flagler County?

Flagler County is dedicated to enriching the lives of those we serve and strives to deliver a vibrant and prosperous community with a focus on providing exceptional quality of life. As we work together to put the needs of our community first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans - to take care of you and your family now, and in the future.

And with continuing education and advancement opportunities, you can build a long, successful career with us. You'll thrive in an environment where we build a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration and empowering staff to facilitate positive outcomes. We understand the importance of work/life balance, having flexible work schedules and the ability to be able to afford health insurance. That's why our benefits are known to be some of the best around!

We offer a robust benefit package that includes low-cost health insurance, no cost onsite wellness center and gym, retirement in the Florida Retirement System, County paid basic life insurance, 14 paid holidays, generous personal leave, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, and wellness programs to support a happier, healthier you. At Flagler County we aspire to be the catalyst that makes us an employer of choice.

Position Summary
Skilled work in the operation of moderately complex Public Works or sanitation equipment. Duties include performance of manual laboring tasks.

Essential Functions

• The employee normally operates one or more of the following pieces of equipment on a regular basis:

Motor grader, excavator, backhoe, bulldozer, front-end loader, large trucks, boom trucks, and/or other similar equipment.

• Occasionally operates smaller equipment such as tractors with mowers/other attachments, trimmers, weed eaters, chainsaws, etc.
• Washes, cleans and gives routine first echelon maintenance to the equipment.
• Performs manual laboring tasks as assigned such as pothole patching, shoulder repair, ditch cleaning, tree trimming, bridge repair, headwall construction and other duties.
• Performs related work as required.
• Occasionally operates a pipe laser and a rotary self-leveling laser.
• During emergencies, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. All employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5-years experience in the operation and routine maintenance of the type of equipment of primary assignment.
• Must have a valid Class 'A' or higher Commercial driver's license without air-brake restriction (L or Z) as designated by the State of Florida.

Flagler County is a drug free workplace, some positions may require a pre-employment drug screen.

Flagler County, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Flagler County, Florida will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the operation of medium and heavy Public Works equipment.
• Knowledge of the component parts and maintenance needs of the equipment.
• Knowledge of traffic regulations governing the use of equipment.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved.
• Ability to service equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Skilled in the operation of construction or sanitation equipment.
• Ability to prepare simple reports.

Physical Requirements
Physical demand:
Moderate

• 50 lbs. maximum lifting.
• Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, and moving of approximately 50 lbs.
• Physical strength and ability sufficient to operate equipment.

Flagler County offers the following benefits to its employees:

• Generous medical plan
• Dependent benefits available at reasonable rates
• Basic life insurance in the amount of 1x salary up to $50,000 at no cost to the employee
• Additional life insurance benefits for the employee and/or dependents are available at the employee's cost
• Dental and vision plans are offered on a voluntary basis at the employee's cost at group rates
• Onsite Employee Health & Wellness Center
• Flexible Spending Account through P&A Group
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)-
• Personal Leave (Personal Leave:Full-time regular employees accrue 20 personal leave days per year up to the maximum allowable accruals.)
  Eligible part-time regular employee accruals are prorated accordingly.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 14 paid holidays

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