The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Equipment Operator at Parks Maintenance Group - North (Tradewinds Park).
This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.
Benefits of Broward County Employment
High Deductible Health Plan – Bi-Weekly Premiums:
Single ($10.90), Employee & Spouse ($27.91), Employee & Children ($20.91), Family ($80.79)
Includes County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,000 Annually
Consumer-Driven Health Plan – Bi-Weekly Premiums:
Single $82.58 – Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation (Retirement Enhancement) – $2,000 Employee Match
$50,000 Term Life Insurance & AD&D at no cost to you
Eleven (11) Paid Holidays Each Year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 Weeks Per Year
Up to 40 Hours of Job Basis Leave(Paid Time Off)for Eligible Positions
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K Annually)
... and MUCH More!!
General Description
Employee must be able to operate light and medium duty equipment for extended periods of time including but not limited to Zero Turn Mowers, Bat Wing Mowers, Tractor with bucket and bush hog, Skid Steer Loader with various attachments, hand tools, power tools, and small engine equipment.
The purpose of this class within the organization is to perform skilled work in the operation of large vehicles and equipment.
This class works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires one (1) year operating heavy equipment related to area of assignment or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License for duration of appointment.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule that might include mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
Preferences:
Heavy Equipment Operations Technician Certification or similar field
2+ years experience operating Commercial Lawn Maintenance Equipment
Ability to speak foreign language(s) (Spanish, French/Creole)
Additional Information:
All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check which includes post-offer physical examination, clearing of DCF's Affidavit of Good Moral Character (https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/background-screening/docs/DCF%20AGMC.pdf (Download PDF reader)) and drug testing. Ability to maintain authorization to operate a county vehicle/equipment.
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.
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies©.
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Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
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Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
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Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
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Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
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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 [email protected] to make an accommodation request.
County-wide Emergency 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.
