Longline Operator

Longline Operator

Work for Broward County Government. Position open in the Traffic Engineering Division. The job will remain open until sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time.

Broward County Government pay range

$27.21/hr - $43.43/hr your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience—talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Requirements and Preferences

Applicants must be punctual, flexible, responsive to direction, have strong safety awareness and attention to detail. The position is a four‑day work week, ten (10) hours per day. Either Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday, depending on business needs. Requires working outdoors, in extreme heat, in live vehicular traffic. Employees must pay close attention to safety of crew and public and quality assurance of materials applied.

General

Description

Operates and manages a pavement marking truck. Performs installation of thermoplastic longlines, complying with quantity, quality, safety standards and traffic engineering specifications. Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires four (4) years of experience in the application of pavement markings or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses Required

A valid Florida Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with airbrakes and the ability to obtain a Forklift operation certification within six (6) months of employment.

Preferences

• Associate’s Degree or higher in Construction Management, General Studies, Applied Sciences, Construction Trades or closely related field.
• Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification Intermediate Level.
• Fork Lift Certification.

SCOPE OF WORK

Schedules pavement marking crew, participates in installation and maintenance, operates and manages pavement marking truck, operates reflectometer. Provides training to subordinates, records maintenance, maintains reports, performs equipment maintenance checks and reports malfunctions. Acts as lead person responsible for crew and public safety and verifies standards. Performs maintenance on paint stripers and kettles. Performs final inspections and places orders for materials.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical demands include walking, standing, stooping, jumping, stretching, lifting. Exerts between 20 and 50 pounds regularly. Exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals. Unavoidable hazards from working while operating heavy equipment in traffic.

Special Information

Competencies:

Manages Complexity, Action Oriented, Plans and Aligns, Optimizes Work Processes, Ensures Accountability.

County Core Values

• Collaborates:
  Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus:
  Delivery of customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust:
  Gaining confidence and trust through honesty, integrity, authenticity.
• Values differences:
  Recognizing value of diverse perspectives and cultures.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and reasonable accommodations. Please contact the Professional Standards Section for accommodation requests.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

County employees may be called to work in emergency situations as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

Employees must serve the public with honesty, integrity, and respect for diverse backgrounds. Must maintain effective working relationships with general public, co‑workers, officials, etc.

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