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Hiring Event: Roads and Drainage Heavy Equipment Operators

When: October 3, 2024

Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Location: 3000 Sheffield Rd. Winter Haven, Fla.

Polk County’s Roads and Drainage Division will host a hiring event on Thursday, Oct. 3, for heavy equipment operators. A Class A or Class B CDL is required for all applicants. This position is eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus as well as all regular Polk County benefits.

Available positions and starting pay:
Service Worker/Equipment Operator II – $16.85
Service Worker/Equipment Operator III – $18.58

A representative from Polk County’s recruitment team will be available at the event to conduct on-the-spot interviews and to assist candidates with the application process. All applicants must complete the online application prior to attending the hiring event. The ability to communicate in English is a requirement for all Polk County positions.

Learn more about the available positions here.


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