Heavy Equipment Operator - Utilities and Solid Waste Salary $43,832.24 - $72,323.20 Annually
Location: Palm City, FL 34990 Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 02239 Department: Utilities and Solid Waste Division Maintenance - Water Opening Date: 02/25/2026 Closing Date: 3/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
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Join Our Team in Beautiful Martin County, Florida!
The Martin County Board of County Commissioners is hiring!
Are you ready to make a real impact in your community while enjoying the unmatched lifestyle of the Treasure Coast? Were looking for talented professionals who are passionate about public service, innovation, and shaping the future of Martin County.
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Now Hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator
Location: Martin County, FL Department: Utilities and Solid Waste Department Salary: $43,832.24
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Must possess a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License Class B with air brakes, no restrictions on airbrakes, and tanker vehicle endorsement at the time of appointment and continue to maintain such license throughout employment in this class. May need to obtain a C Collection Technician Certification within eighteen (18) months of appointment based on assignment of area.
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ADA/COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
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EEO STATEMENT
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE POLICY NOTICE/STATEMENT
The Drug Free Workplace Policy, serves as notice to all employees that it is a condition of employment to refrain from using illegal drugs or abusing legal drugs, and that a drug-testing program is implemented.
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Florida Blue - Blue Options Medical Plan & PPO Dental:
The Employee Wellness Center may be utilized by all covered employees and their covered dependents at no cost. Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Annual Funding:
Additional Insurance Plans:
Vision Long Term Disability Life Insurance Aflac Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
HRM and Teamsters Specific Benefits:
12 - Paid Holidays annually Paid Time Off (PTO) Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Florida Retirement System (FRS)
IAFF Specific Benefits:
10 step pay plan with 6% per step increase 12 Paid Holidays Sick Leave - 144 hours per year Vacation leave - 144 hours per year (increases to 180 hrs. in 5th year) Career incentive pay Special Operations Team Pay (Technical Rescue and Water Rescue) Hazardous Materials Response Team Pay Lifestar Aeromedical Team Pay Promotional Opportunities
Florida Retirement System (FRS) Deferred Compensation Plans Employee Assistance program (EAP)
01 If you indicated that you are claiming veterans preference, please select Yes. Veterans must have been honorably discharged as indicated on their DD214 to be eligible for preference. Please submit a DD214 along with this application. If a DD214 is not submitted, you have five (5) business days to provide documentation.
Yes, claiming veterans preference. No, not claiming veterans preference.
02 Are you a current employee of Martin County, current active volunteer for Martin County, current active intern for Martin County, or performing work through temporary agency, ReSource, for services to Martin County?
Yes No
03 Please list the highest education you possess:
Less than High School Diploma High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalent Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Doctorates Degree or higher
04 Please indicate your years of relevant experience:
No experience Some experience to two (2) years of experience Between two (2) to four (4) years of experience Between four (4) to six (6) years of experience Between six (6) to eight (8) years of experience More than 8 years of experience
05 Please select the drivers license you possess:
I currently possess a valid Florida Commercial Drivers License Class "A" (this includes permits). I currently possess a valid Florida Commercial Drivers License Class "B" (this includes permits). I currently possess a valid Florida Drivers License Class "E" (this includes permits). I do not possess any drivers license
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Employer Martin County Board of County Commissioners Address: 2401 SE Monterey Rd Stuart, Florida, 34996 Website: https://www.martin.fl.us/