Experienced Tree Trimmer

Join the Lake Worth Drainage District as an Equipment Operator II and help maintain canal banks and right-of-ways. This hands-on role involves tree removal, trimming, handwork, and operating chainsaws and construction equipment such as mini-excavators and mini-skid steers.

Key Responsibilities

Skillfully operates chainsaws, stump grinders, trailers, and other similar equipment as part of the maintenance of District’s canals, structures and Right-of-ways. Demonstrates experience bucket lift trucks, chipper truck and skid loader or equipment 5 tons or less

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Valid Florida driver’s license required
Professional tree climbing or bucket truck experience preferred. CDL Class B license with airbrake endorsement is preferred or ability to obtain license within 6 months

At least one year of demonstrated experience in the operation of heavy trucks and equipment such as bucket lift trucks, chipper truck, skid loader, or excavators 5 tons or less and similar equipment. Demonstrated satisfactory safety record required.

Position may be filled at a higher grade for qualified candidates.

Competitive pay and excellent benefits.

This position is Monday – Thursday from 6:30 am to 5 pm.

Benefits offered:

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts such as HSAs or FSAs
• Other types of insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Education assistance or tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.08 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person