Equipment Operator- Port Everglades

Broward County, Florida
$39,416.00 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Florida, Fort Lauderdale
115 South Andrews Avenue (Show on map)
Mar 26, 2025
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the Equipment Operator position. 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: Single $10.90/Family $80.79 Includes a county-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) of up to $2,400 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 county matches up to $2,600 a year. General Description As an Equipment Operator with the Port Everglades Facilities Maintenance Division, you'll be at the forefront of keeping one of the nation's busiest seaports running smoothly. Operating a variety of heavy machinery-including tractors, front-end loaders, road rollers, bulldozers, tandem axle trucks, and aerial lifts-you'll take on essential maintenance and construction projects that keep Port Everglades safe and efficient. Your role goes beyond just operating equipment; you'll ensure its safe use, make necessary adjustments for each task, and work under the guidance of a supervisor who ensures top-quality results. If you thrive in a hands-on environment, have experience with heavy equipment, and take pride in precision and safety, this is your chance to make a real impact in a dynamic and fast-paced setting. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires one (1) year of operating heavy equipment related to the area of assignment or closely related experience. Special Certifications and Licenses Possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License for duration of appointment. Must secure and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment. Must secure and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification card (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment (if required). Must secure and maintain a valid Seaport Business Purpose Credential for the duration of employment. Preferences Lift bucket truck operator experience Open trench safety experience and/or Certification 2 years experience operating heavy equipment, including but not limited to sweeper, skid loader, backhoe, trackhoe, dump truck, vacuum truck Underground pipeline excavation experience Drainage excavation project experience Posting is open continuously until we receive enough applications. The posting can close at any time. 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 low bed semi-trailer; operates tractor-trailer and tandem trucks in local hauling tasks; loading and unloading vehicles are required. Underground pipeline excavation and drainage excavation projects. Operates front-end loader or small tractor rigged with hydraulic loading lift and backhoe digging shovel. Operates tractor 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. Operates various types of aerial lifts Performs operator pre-checks on equipment; checks lubricants, cooling systems, hydraulic systems and electrical systems. Performs daily maintenance on equipment, such as applying lubricants. Makes necessary minor adjustments to machine and fluid levels and reports malfunctions to supervisor. Demonstrates knowledge of the operating characteristics of various public works equipment and vehicles used in maintenance and construction. Demonstrates the ability to operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently and the ability to detect malfunctions while operating heavy equipment. Performs other work as required. Maintains regular and predictable attendance. Able to work outside of regular scheduled work hours, as needed. 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. Seeks coaching from others to address routine problems; learns to handle these issues effectively. Bases decisions and actions on relevant rules and procedures. Action Oriented Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Tackles what needs to be done with enthusiasm, working quickly and without undue oversight. Optimizes Work Processes Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Generally follows defined and communicated standards, methods, and procedures. Seeks advice and finds ways to work better within processes. Makes some reasonable suggestions to improve work methods. Ensures Accountability Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Operates with a clear sense of responsibility; learns about, and adheres to, most policies, procedures, and work requirements. Takes steps to ensure work is done properly, communicates status, and addresses any errors. 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. Demonstrates Self-Awareness-Awareness Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Seeks and responds to constructive feedback in a positive and professional way. Seeks to understand own impact on others; acknowledges mistakes and finds ways to avoid repeating 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.