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ATTENTION BURN BAN for unincorporated Polk County, Auburndale, Bartow, Davenport, Dundee, Fort Meade, Frostproof, Haines City, Lake Alfred, Lake Wales Lakeland and Winter Haven until further notice. Learn more.

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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