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- REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
- The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Senior Equipment Operator - Aviation Maintenance Division
High Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:
Single $10.39 / Family $76.94
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:
Single $78.64 / Family $273.13
457 Deferred Compensation employee match
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Paid Parental Leave
General Description
The Aviation Department which operates the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the North Perry Airport is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Senior Equipment Operator in the Aviation Maintenance Division. The Senior Equipment Operator within the Maintenance Division performs skilled work and supervision in the operation of large vehicles on Airport property. **Must be able to work nights, holidays and weekends**This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsRequires two (2) years experience operating heavy equipment related to area of assignment or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and LicensesMust possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License for duration of appointment.
Ability to obtain/maintain Airport security & customs badging.
Ability to obtain/maintain Airfield driving privileges movement & non-movement.
Preferences
Airfield and Ramp Driving.Experience Operating Commercial Lawn Maintenance Equipment.
Applicants selected for employment with the Aviation Department are subject to extensive security screening, including but not limited to fingerprint checks; employment verification and such other procedures as may be mandated by Federal law as a continuing condition of employment.
All Aviation Department employees must possess the ability to interact courteously with the public, Airport vendors, contractors and fellow employees to maintain a professional work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes a positive work environment. - 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 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.
Must be able to use a variety of light to medium equipment to perform a variety of construction work to maintain Broward County facilities.
Performs a variety of equipment checks and minor maintenance in order to comply with Federal, State, and County regulations, ensure equipment is in safe operating condition, and maximize service life of equipment.
Hauls a variety of materials and equipment to/from the job site in order to facilitate completing assigned project.
Maintains a variety of landscape and special habitat areas in order to endure safety of the public and maintain appropriate appearance of Airport property and public areas.
Checks for hazardous materials in order to ensure they are not mixed with other materials and contaminate the site.
Maintains a variety of asphalt street/road surfaces in order to maintain streets and roads in safe driving condition.
Act as lead Operator on site, including instructing Maintenance Workers as needed.
Supervise and provide instruction and/or training to Equipment Operators on the use of various equipment as needed.Performs related work as assigned.
Aviation Department Maintenance Division Staff are all essential positions. At any given time, staff may be required to be on the Airfield, in the Terminals, or in a work environment which conditions may expose them to weather, humid conditions; smoke, fumes or dust; tight or confined spaces; hazardous materials; or shaking, rocking and or vibrating equipment, loud noise, stairs and ramps, and large moving equipment.- 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
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) ComplianceBroward 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 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.County-wide 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 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.