Equipment Operator- Port Everglades
Equipment Operator- Port Everglades
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USD 39416 - 39416
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REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
- The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the Equipment Operator position.Eleven 11 paid holidays each yearVacation (Paid Time Off) 2 weeks per yearTuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positionsPaid Parental LeaveHealth BenefitsHigh Deductible Health Plan Biweekly premiums:Single $10.90/Family $80.79Includes a countyfunded Health Savings Account (HSA) of up to $2400 annuallyConsumerdriven health plan Biweekly premiums:Single $82.58/Family $286.79457 Deferred Compensation county matches up to $2600 a year.
General Description
As an Equipment Operator with the Port Everglades Facilities Maintenance Division youll be at the forefront of keeping one of the nations busiest seaports running smoothly. Operating a variety of heavy machineryincluding tractors frontend loaders road rollers bulldozers tandem axle trucks and aerial liftsyoull take on essential maintenance and construction projects that keep Port Everglades safe and efficient. Your role goes beyond just operating equipment; youll ensure its safe use make necessary adjustments for each task and work under the guidance of a supervisor who ensures topquality results. If you thrive in a handson environment have experience with heavy equipment and take pride in precision and safety this is your chance to make a real impact in a dynamic and fastpaced setting.Must secure and maintain a valid Florida Drivers License at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires one 1 year of operating heavy equipment related to the area of assignment or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Drivers License for duration of appointment.
Must secure and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification card (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment (if required).
Must secure and maintain a valid Seaport Business Purpose Credential for the duration of employment.
Preferences
Lift bucket truck operator experience
Open trench safety experience and/or Certification
2 years experience operating heavy equipment including but not limited to sweeper skid loader backhoe trackhoe dump truck vacuum truck
Underground pipeline excavation experience
Drainage excavation project experiencePosting is open continuously until we receive enough applications. The posting can close at any time. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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 low bed semitrailer; operates tractortrailer and tandem trucks in local hauling tasks; loading and unloading vehicles are required.
Underground pipeline excavation and drainage excavation projects.
Operates frontend loader or small tractor rigged with hydraulic loading lift and backhoe digging shovel.
Operates tractor for mowing roadway shoulders and removing vegetation from drainage ditches.
Operates sweeper truck for cleaning roadways.
May operate smaller earthmoving equipment such as small bulldozers and bobcats.
Operates various types of aerial lifts
Performs operator prechecks on equipment; checks lubricants cooling systems hydraulic systems and electrical systems.
Performs daily maintenance on equipment such as applying lubricants.
Makes necessary minor adjustments to machine and fluid levels and reports malfunctions to supervisor.
Demonstrates knowledge of the operating characteristics of various public works equipment and vehicles used in maintenance
and construction.Demonstrates the ability to operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently and the ability to detect malfunctions while
operating heavy equipment.Performs other work as required.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
Able to work outside of regular scheduled work hours as needed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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.SPECIAL INFORMATION
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 better within processes. Makes some reasonable suggestions to improve work methods.- Ensures Accountability
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Operates with a clear sense of responsibility; learns about and adheres to most policies procedures and work requirements. Takes steps to ensure work is done properly communicates status and addresses any errors.- Communicates Effectively
Develops and delivers multimode 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.- Demonstrates SelfAwarenessAwareness
Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Seeks and responds to constructive feedback in a positive and professional way. Seeks to understand own impact on others; acknowledges mistakes and finds ways to avoid repeating them.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the Countys four core behavioral competencies.- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customercentric 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) ComplianceBroward 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 ator email to make an accommodation request.Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: 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.Countywide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward Countys 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 coworkers 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
