Equipment Operator

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Equipment Operator (Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division).

Note:
Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered.

THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE ANY TIME.

The Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division (HBMD) maintains and improves the County's roadway systems, operates and maintains drawbridges, and oversees mosquito control operations. HBMD is responsible for cleaning and mowing rights-of-way, street patching and resurfacing, intersection improvements, canal maintenance and construction, guardrail maintenance, bridge maintenance, street cleaning, and storm-water drainage improvements.

The successful candidate will be proficient in the use of various light construction equipment necessary for performing road maintenance and repair projects such as: forklifts, aerial lift trucks, tree chippers, skid-steer loaders, vibratory rollers, plate compactors, walk-behind concrete/asphalt saws.

Performs skilled work in the operation of large vehicles and equipment. Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Requires one (1) year operating heavy equipment related to area of assignment or closely related experience.

Possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License Class B or higher for duration of appointment.

Preferences

• Associates or vocational degree in heavy equipment operation or closely related field
• Construction Management Certificate
• State of Florida issued Class "B" or "A" Commercial Driver's License WITH tanker endorsement
• Broward County Certificate of Competency or State certification for related roadway construction
• Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification
• Certified Heavy Equipment Operator
• Storm-water Certification
• At least one (1) year of experience with asphalt, drainage, guardrails or concrete construction on roadways
• At least one (1) year of experience operating a single-axle dump truck or tandem dump truck
• At least one (1) year of experience in operating a jet-vac truck or street sweeper
• At least one (1) year of maintenance experience with fixed bridges or draw bridges
• At least two (2) years of experience handling/removing storm debris - declared emergency

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Transports construction equipment using a lowbed semi-trailer; operates tractor-trailer and tandem trucks in local hauling tasks; loads and unloads vehicles as required; operates heavy duty road roller in resurfacing and roadway construction; operates front-end loader or small tractor rigged with hydraulic loading lift and back hoe digging shovel; operates tractor and "bush hog" for mowing roadway shoulders and removing vegetation from drainage ditches;

operates sweeper truck for cleaning roadways; may operate smaller earth moving equipment such as small bulldozers and bobcats.

Performs operator pre-checks on equipment; checks lubricants, cooling systems, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems; makes necessary minor adjustments and reports malfunctions to supervisor.

Performs related work as assigned.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.

Competencies

• Decision Quality:
  Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Seeks coaching from others to address routine problems; learns to handle these issues effectively. Bases decisions and actions on relevant rules and procedures.
• Action Oriented:
  Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Tackles what needs to be done with enthusiasm, working quickly and without undue oversight.
• Optimizes Work Processes:
  Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Generally follows defined and communicated standards, methods, and procedures. Seeks advice and finds ways to work…