Longline Operator

Requirements And Preferences

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Longline Operator (TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION)

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THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME

The Traffic Engineering Division has an immediate opening for a dependable, energetic, hard-working, Longline Operator. If you have a positive attitude and strong work ethic, and are looking for a career that can provide long term support and income for you and your family, then apply to join our Division. Candidates MUST be punctual, flexible, responsive to direction, have strong safety awareness and attention to detail.

This position is a four (4) day work week, ten (10) hours per day. Either Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday, depending on business needs. It requires working outdoors, in extreme heat conditions, working in live vehicular traffic scenarios. Employees in this working title must pay close attention to detail for safety of crew and the motoring public as well as quality assurance of materials applied to the road surface.

General Description

Operates and manages a pavement marking truck used in the installation of thermoplastic longlines in conformance with quantity and quality and safety standards and traffic engineering specifications.

Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Requires four (4) years of experience in the application of pavement markings or closely related experience.

Special Certifications And Licenses Required

A valid Florida Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License with airbrakes and the ability to obtain a Forklift operation certification within six (6) months of employment.

Preferences

• Associate's Degree or higher in Construction Management, General Studies, Applied Sciences, Construction Trades or closely related field.
• Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification Intermediate Level.
• Fork Lift Certification
  
  

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.

Schedules pavement marking crew for daily work load; participates in the installation and maintenance of pavement markings; operates and manages pavement marking truck used in the installation of thermoplastic longlines in conformance with quantity and quality and safety standards and traffic engineering specifications; operates the reflectometer.

Provides training to subordinates on the safe operation of specialized equipment; obtains reports of and maintains records related to completed work, enters data into the computer system to produce accurate reports, and provides technical advice and assistance on difficult or unusual circumstances.

Performs daily vehicle and equipment maintenance checks; records and analyzes information on specialized vehicle checklist, including status of lubricants, cooling systems, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, temperature gauges, pressure gauges; continuously monitors equipment during operation; makes minor adjustments and reports all malfunctions to supervisor; assists supervisor in coordinating vehicle preventive maintenance schedules.

Acts as lead person responsible for crew and public safety, supervises the work of the longline team; verifies that quantity and quality standards are maintained.

Operates and performs basic maintenance and repairs on all paint stripers, kettles and other pavement marking equipment; performs sign and pavement markings final inspection; places order for pavement marking materials.

Performs related work as assigned.

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, jumping, 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 toxic/caustic chemicals.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

Competencies

• Manages Complexity
  
  

Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.

• Action Oriented
  
  

Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Takes timely action on important or difficult issues. Identifies and pursues new opportunities that benefit the organization.

• Plans and Aligns
  
  

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Strengthens alignment and coordination between own work and others', providing well-sequenced activities and exact time frames. Foresees and resolves many potential bottlenecks and delays.

• 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.

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.