Equipment Operator

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Equipment Operator, Senior (Highway & Bridge Maintenance Division). 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 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME. The Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division (HBMD) maintains and improves the County's roadway system, 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. This position requires skilled heavy construction equipment operation involving the maintenance and repair of streets, bridges, and related components such as sidewalks, bridges, guardrails, and drainage system improvements. The ideal candidate has experience in construction, must be able to safely operate large construction equipment and trucks and be proficient in the use of some of the following construction equipment: bulldozer, backhoe, front-end loader, skid-steer loader, gradall excavator, excavator, vacuum truck, industrial street sweeper and other construction equipment as assigned. Additional duties include completing daily paperwork and work-orders. Must show proficiency on all assigned pieces of equipment within six (6) months of employment. General Description Performs skilled work and supervision in the operation of large vehicles. Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires two (2) years of experience operating heavy construction equipment in a maintenance environment such as a bulldozer, backhoe, front-end loader, skid-steer loader, gradall excavator, excavator, vacuum truck, industrial street sweeper or closely related experience. Special Certifications and Licenses Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License Class B or higher for duration of appointment. Preferences Associate's or Vocational degree in heavy equipment operation, or closely related field. Bachelor's Degree in relevant 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. FDOT Asphalt or Concrete Inspector Certification. At least two (2) years of experience with asphalt, drainage, guardrails or concrete construction on roadways. At least two (2) years of experience operating bulldozer, backhoe, front-end loader, skid-steer loader, gradall excavator, and excavator. At least two (2) years of experience operating vacuum-truck or industrial street sweeper. At least two (2) years of maintenance and repair experience with bridges. At least two (2) years of experience of debris management under declared emergencies. 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. Supervises labor crew with assigned tasks or acts as sub-foreman on landscape or construction jobs. 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. Competencies Decision Quality Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Swiftly internalizes coaching on routine issues; handles issues confidently after instruction. Leverages rules and procedures to speed up decision making. Confidently and quickly draws on others' expertise. Action Oriented Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Identifies what needs to be done and acts quickly. Shows optimism and enthusiasm that affects others positively. Works independently but knows when to ask for help. Optimizes Work Processes Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Pursues, explores, and develops ways to ensure own work is as effective as possible within all relevant processes. Shares an analysis of process problems with stakeholders; discusses how to resolve the issue. Ensures Accountability Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Holds self to high standards and consistently honors policies, procedures, and work requirements. Scrupulously ensures all work is correct. Communicates Effectively Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Pays attention to others' insights, advice, or instruction, grasping the main elements. Promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail. Nimble Learning Learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder. Relishes new or unusual problems; seeks others' input and experiments with own ideas. Easily learns the essence of difficult issues and concepts. Investigates and discusses own mistakes to learn from them. County Core Values 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 committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at or email to make an accommodation request. 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.