Location
Sarasota, FL, United States
Posted
July 15, 2026
Job Description
Department:
Parks Recreation and Natural Resources
Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.
Do you enjoy the outdoors? If so, then this position is for you! Sarasota County is seeking an Equipment Operator II in the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Department. This position starts out paying $18.21/hr (Step 1), benefits begin within 60 days of hire, and there are numerous opportunities for growth and development. Apply today and join the community where people love to live, work, and play!About the Position
In this role, you will...
+ Operate a grapple truck for the tree crew to remove debris.
+ Transport and operate tractors and skid steers to remove large tree and landscape debris.
+ Operate bushhogs, zero-turn and 11’ rotary mowers to mow areas in Parks, Beaches, and other County-owned and maintained properties.
+ Use of handheld tools in accomplishing daily tasks and debris removal at various park locations. Tools to include string ...
Parks Recreation and Natural Resources
Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.
Do you enjoy the outdoors? If so, then this position is for you! Sarasota County is seeking an Equipment Operator II in the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Department. This position starts out paying $18.21/hr (Step 1), benefits begin within 60 days of hire, and there are numerous opportunities for growth and development. Apply today and join the community where people love to live, work, and play!About the Position
In this role, you will...
+ Operate a grapple truck for the tree crew to remove debris.
+ Transport and operate tractors and skid steers to remove large tree and landscape debris.
+ Operate bushhogs, zero-turn and 11’ rotary mowers to mow areas in Parks, Beaches, and other County-owned and maintained properties.
+ Use of handheld tools in accomplishing daily tasks and debris removal at various park locations. Tools to include string ...