Equipment Operator - Water & Wastewater en Broward County, FL
Broward County, FL · Pompano Beach, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite
- Professional
- Oficina en Pompano Beach
About the Department
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Must be able to drive large trucks and be proficient in the use of heavy equipment, including but not limited to, Front-end Loader, Skid-steer Loader, Forklift, Dump Truck, Vacuum Truck, Tractor Trailer, and other equipment as assigned. Must show proficiency on all assigned pieces of equipment within six (6) months. Additional duties include completing daily paper-work, work-orders, demonstrating good communication skills, and being a team player.
General Description
Performs skilled work in the operation of large vehicles and equipment.
Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Preferences
- Associate Degree in Engineering or any related field
- Vocational school or training in crane operation in progress or any related field
- Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver's License
- At least (1) year of experience as demonstrated in the WWS Practical Skills Exam: Proficiency in operating a CDL Class “A” Vehicle
- At least (1) year of experience as demonstrated in the WWS Practical Skills Exam: Proficiency in operating a Front-end Loader
- At least (1) year of experience as demonstrated in the WWS Practical Skills Exam: Proficiency in operating a Backhoe
- At least (1) year of experience as demonstrated in the WWS Practical Skills Exam: Proficiency in operating a Crane
- At least (1) year of experience as demonstrated in the WWS Practical Skills Exam: Proficiency in operating a Vacuum Truck
Position Duties
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 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.
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 related work as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Other Qualifications
Competencies
- Decision Quality
- Action Oriented
- Optimizes Work Processes
- Ensures Accountability
- Communicates Effectively
- Demonstrates Self-Awareness-Awareness
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.