Equipment Operator (Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division)

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

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THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.

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.

General Description

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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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

Special Certifications and Licenses

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.
• State of Florida issued Class "A" Commercial Driver's License.
• Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification.
• Broward County Certificate of Competency or State certification for related roadway construction.
• Storm-water Certification.
• Tree-trimming Certification.
• At least one (1) year of experience with asphalt, drainage, guardrails or concrete construction on roadways

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)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.

County Core Competencies

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates : Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus : Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust : Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences : Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.

Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with the Professional Standards / Human Rights Section.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

Note : During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.