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Job Description
Description
Under general supervision, performs specialized work in the operation of one (1) or more less complex motorized heavy equipment. Is responsible for performing semi-skilled and skilled work on construction, maintenance and repair projects for the applicable department.
Minimum Requirements (Must meet by the closing date of the posting unless otherwise stated)
ALL REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE SUBMITTED APPLICATION.
- Graduation from high school or equivalent.
- One (1) year experience in at least one (1) or more of the following;
- Operation and maintenance of assigned equipment,
- Handling of multi-speed trucks and some heavy construction equipment;
- Possession of a valid Class "A" or "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) without “L” restriction issued by the State of Florida.
- Experience in supervision of labor crews.
Essential Functions- Performs a variety of maintenance tasks including, but not limited to, grading roads and other sites, trimming and removing brush and debris from roadside, mowing, planting trees, erecting road signs, hanging informational banners, removing and installing new concrete sidewalks and multipurpose trails.
- Operates one (1) or more less complex units of motorized light or heavy equipment involved in the construction and maintenance of roadways, parks, bicycle paths, and other Town-owned sites including, but not limited to, front-end loaders, power lawn mowers, street sweeper-rollers, backhoes, heavy dump trucks, side mowers, water trucks, graders skid-steers, grapple trucks, bucket truck, soil compactors, and vacuum trucks.
- If assigned to the Parks and Recreation Department, may prepare athletic fields and other facilities for use by participants.
- Performs minor maintenance and related care of equipment used.
- Transports materials and supplies to various work sites.
- Attends courses, conferences, and seminars to maintain current knowledge of trends in heavy equipment operation.
- Performs other related work as required.
The Town of Davie offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, and long term disability insurance.
For a more detailed overview of our benefits package, Click Here
Closing Date/Time: 3/16/2026 5:00 PM Eastern -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Town of Davie
Show moreAbout the Town
Hello and welcome!
The Town of Davie is home to nearly 107,000 residents who live across a lush 35 square miles within central Broward. The Town's rural atmosphere, western-themed district and sprawling educational complex foster an environment that separates Davie from all other municipalities in Broward County. Our green open spaces, numerous parks, over 165 miles of trail system, and the opportunity to live an equestrian lifestyle are amenities you can't find in today's growing South Florida.
The Town of Davie is also the nexus of higher education in South Florida where several nationally known colleges, technical institutes, and universities make up the South Florida Educational Center.
Davie's business climate ranges from your typical small proprietor to the headquarters of Fortune 500 firms such as Teva Pharmaceuticals. Davie is ideally located among major thoroughfares such as the Ronald Reagan Turnpike, I-595, I-75, and is within a few minutes' travel to the Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International Airport and Florida's deepest port, Port Everglades.
Please feel free to come by and visit us sometime - you'll see what makes Davie so unique.
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