Broward County is hiring: Equipment Operator in Pompano Beach

Equipment Operator (Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division) The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Equipment Operator (Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division). NOTE: Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment. Please complete the application in its entirety and include all information you hope will be considered. Job Overview The Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division (HBMD) maintains and improves the County’s roadway systems, 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. General Description Performs skilled work in operation of large vehicles and equipment under close general supervision, determining how or when to complete tasks according to set procedures. Responsibilities Transport construction equipment using a lowbed semi‑trailer; operate tractor‑trailer and tandem trucks in local hauling tasks; load and unload vehicles as required. Operate heavy‑duty road roller for resurfacing and roadway construction. Operate front‑end loader or small tractor rigged with a hydraulic loading lift and backhoe digging shovel. Operate tractor and "bush hog" for mowing roadway shoulders and removing vegetation from drainage ditches. Operate sweeper truck for cleaning roadways; may operate smaller earth‑moving equipment such as bulldozers and bobcats. Perform operator pre‑checks on equipment; check lubricants, cooling, hydraulic and electrical systems; make necessary minor adjustments and report malfunctions to supervisor. Perform related work as assigned. Qualifications Requires one (1) year operating heavy equipment related to the area of assignment or closely related experience. Valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License Class B or higher for the duration of the appointment. Proficiency with light construction equipment: forklifts, aerial lift trucks, tree chippers, skid‑steer loaders, vibratory rollers, plate compactors, walk‑behind concrete/asphalt saws. Preferred Qualifications Associate’s or vocational degree in heavy equipment operation or related field. Construction Management Certificate. Florida Commercial Driver’s License Class B or A with tanker endorsement. Broward County Certificate of Competency or state certification for roadway construction. Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification. Certified Heavy Equipment Operator. Storm‑water Certification. At least one (1) year of experience with asphalt, drainage, guardrails or concrete construction on roadways. At least one (1) year of experience operating single‑axle dump truck or tandem dump truck. At least one (1) year of experience operating jet‑vac truck or street sweeper. At least one (1) year of maintenance experience with fixed bridges or draw bridges. At least two (2) years of experience handling/removing storm debris during a declared emergency. Physical Demands Medium work involving walking, standing, stooping, stretching, or lifting all of the time; exerting 20–50 pounds on a regular and recurring basis. Work Environment Routine and frequent exposure to traffic and moving machinery. Equal Opportunity Statement 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. 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 During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees may be called to work in the event of a disaster and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr