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EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, SENIOR (AVIATION)

Broward County, Florida
$45,556.37 - $72,707.86 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Florida, Fort Lauderdale
Aug 01, 2025
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Equipment Operator, Senior. 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 AT ANYTIME Benefits of Broward County Employment Eleven (11) paid holidays each year Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually) Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions Paid Parental Leave Health Benefits High Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79 Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79 Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan 457 Deferred Compensation county matches up to $2,600 a year. Broward County owns and operates two airports in the County - the Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood international Airport, where the majority of our employees work, and the North Perry airport, a general aviation facility located in Pembroke Pines, Florida. The mission of the Aviation Department is to operate safe and secure facilities that are cost effective and meet the needs of our community. With contributions of our employees, our tenants, and vendors, we aim to be the airport of choice for the travelling public and general aviation services in our area. BCAD - A Great Place To Work! 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 experience operating heavy equipment related to area of assignment or closely related experience. Special Certifications and Licenses Must secure and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (Class B) for duration of appointment. Must secure and maintain for the duration of employment - Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) access with Customs and Border Protection Seal. All Aviation Maintenance Division employees must be able to perform rotational shift work and/or overtime (holidays, weekends and emergencies) in support of operational needs in a twenty-four (24) hour per day/seven (7) days per week operation and in accordance with a collective bargaining agreement, if applicable. Per the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 1542, all airport employees must undergo a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA) in order to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge, as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Preferences Associates Degree or higher Airport Runway Rubber Removal Truck Operation Certificate Florida Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) 2+ years of Airfield and Ramp Driving Experience 2+ years of Part 139 Inspection/Repair Experience 2+ years of Commercial Lawn Maintenance Equipment Experience 2+ years of Maximo Application Suite (MAS) Experience 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. Ability to operate a small truck or van, truck/trailer combination, forklift, bucket truck, dump truck, Crosswind street sweepers, 524 Wheel Loader (front loader) for working in public area, Power Washing Truck (rubber removal and paint removal), a heavy duty lawn mower, tools, materials and equipment common to lawn and shrub maintenance. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of smaller dump and stake body trucks, water carriers, tractors, wreckers and similar vehicles used in varied operations throughout the County. Acts as lead operator on-site supervising labor crew as needed (including Equipment Operators and Maintenance Workers) with assigned tasks or acts as sub-foreman on landscape or construction jobs. Provide instruction and/or training to Equipment Operators on the use of various equipment as needed. 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. ADDITIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLILITES: Work requires some manipulative skill and dexterity while driving in areas under construction and in adverse weather conditions. 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 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. Piles disposed materials in order to prevent contamination, maximize space utilization, prevent fires, and facilitate safe landfill operation. Maintains a variety of landscape and special habitat areas in order to endure safety of the public and maintain appropriate appearance of parks and other public areas. Checks for hazardous materials in order to 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. Knowledge of safe driving techniques and the occupational hazards of motorized equipment operation. Ability to operate the assigned vehicle in the prescribed manner as well as in assigned location at times being on the airfield. Ability to detect improper functioning mechanical systems on the assigned vehicle. Ability to make minor adjustments and to do minor servicing on automotive equipment. Repetitive walking, bending, squatting crouching, stooping, reaching and stretching above and below shoulder level. Must be able to use/climb a ladder. Heavy manual work lifting and moving stock weighing up to 50lbs. Adheres to local, state and federal regulatory requirements as applicable to area of assignment. Performs related work as assigned. 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. Must possess the ability to attend work in a full-time, timely, regular and predictable manner. Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks with interruptions, under all types of weather and under the stress of deadlines and occasionally under the stress of emergency situations. Aviation Department Facilities/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 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 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org 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.