Broward County, Florida is hiring: Equipment Operator, Senior (Litter Control Op

Overview The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Equipment Operator, Senior (EOS). This position will provide litter clean-up and abatement services in the Broward Municipal Services District (BMSD) and support a new litter abatement program, including operating a new litter vacuum truck within the BMSD. The role requires the ability to drive large trucks and operate heavy equipment including a single-axle truck, tandem dump truck, roll-off truck, semi-trailer truck, box truck, and/or claw truck, and may operate other waste collection trucks as needed. Additional duties include manual litter collection as needed, completing daily work orders, logging locations serviced, and identifying hot spots for service, monitoring, and outreach. Note: Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered. This job announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time. Responsibilities The Equipment Operator, Senior (EOS) operates large vehicles and performs related skilled work. This position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences. Specific responsibilities include: Operate heavy equipment and large vehicles (including but not limited to single-axle trucks, tandem dump trucks, roll-off trucks, semi-trailers, box trucks, and claw trucks). Drive and operate a variety of waste collection and related equipment as assigned. Perform manual litter collection as needed and complete daily work orders. Log locations serviced and identify hot spots for service, monitoring, and outreach. Performs operator pre-checks on equipment; check lubricants, cooling systems, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems; make minor adjustments and report malfunctions to supervisor. Supervise labor crews with assigned tasks or act as sub-foreman on landscape or construction jobs. Perform related work as assigned. Scope of Work The following functions represent the majority of time spent in this class. Management may assign additional related functions as necessary: Transport construction equipment using lowbed semi-trailer; operate tractor-trailer and tandem trucks in local hauling tasks; load and unload vehicles as required. Operate heavy-duty road roller in resurfacing and roadway construction; operate front-end loader or small tractor with hydraulic loading lift and backhoe digging shovel; operate tractor with a brush hog for mowing shoulders and removing vegetation from drainage ditches. Operate sweeper truck for cleaning roadways; may operate smaller earth-moving equipment such as small bulldozers and Bobcats. Perform operator pre-checks on equipment; check lubricants, cooling systems, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems; make necessary minor adjustments and report malfunctions to supervisor. Supervise labor crew with assigned tasks or act as sub-foreman on landscape or construction jobs. Perform related work as assigned. Work Environment Physical Demands: Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, stretching, or lifting on a regular basis and involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force, or requires very close tolerances or speed in dexterity. Unavoidable Hazards: Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic and moving machinery. Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Two (2) years of experience operating heavy equipment related to the area of assignment or closely related experience. Special Certifications and Licenses Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License B or higher for the duration of appointment. Preferences Associates or Vocational degree in heavy equipment operation or closely related field MOT Certification or Spotter Training One (1) year experience operating waste collection trucks One (1) year of experience with truck loading, transporting and maintenance, or closely related experience Two (2) years of experience utilizing dump trucks, roll-off trucks, semi-trailer trucks, box trucks, and/or claw trucks 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 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. Legal and Accessibility Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County provides equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. 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 request an accommodation. Emergency and County-wide Responsibilities During emergency conditions, all County employees are considered emergency service workers and may be called to perform emergency duties, such as during a hurricane or other disaster. All employees must uphold the County's ethics and conflict of interest policies and strive to maintain effective working relationships with the public, co-workers, officials, and diverse communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr