Bridgetender (Will-call)

Broward County, Florida
$18.95 - $30.25 Hourly
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Florida, Pompano Beach
Nov 06, 2024
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Bridgetender (Will-Call/No Benefits). Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICANTIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. The Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division (HBMD) maintains and improves the County's highway/street system, operates and maintains three bascule bridges, over 90 fixed bridges, and oversees the mosquito control operations. HBMD is responsible for the maintenance and improvement of fixed and bascule bridges, storm-water drainage system, sidewalks and curb ramps, street resurfacing and patching, guardrail maintenance, and landscaping maintenance. Work involves the responsibility for operating a mechanical bridge in such a way as to ensure safe passage of waterway, automotive and pedestrian traffic. Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to: * Maintain watch for approaching water traffic and operates bridge and traffic control devices in response to proper boat signals. * Follow and adhere to directions for appropriate operations of the bridge and passage coordination in accordance with United States Coast Guard, State of Florida Statues, and local ordinances. * Effectively communicate with marine vessel captains, pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and the pubic to coordinate passage, by phone or short wave marine radio. * Keep records of daily bridge operations and prepares required reports. Report abnormal equipment behavior or activities to Supervisor or Superintendent. * Clean and maintain the tender house in order (involves sweeping, dusting, mopping, cleaning windows, restroom and work area). * Must be able to report to work on time, work eight-hour shifts, and be able to stay pass shift, if relief does not show up. * Must be able to use e-mail software (Microsoft Outlook) and use computer-based time clock system. * Must be able to climb stairs or steps in order to access bridge house. General Description Raises bridge on request of boat traffic. Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires three (3) months work experience involving duties related to those performed in drawbridge operation and maintenance work. Special Certifications and Licenses None. Note: The work hours for this position are set on an as needed basis with a maximum of 29 hrs. per week with no guarantee or defined schedule. 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. Raises and lowers bridge spans, ensuring vessel safety during their passage through the bridge by safely opening and closing bridge span. Records span lifts and vessels, logs boat traffic. Cleans bridge house and maintains an orderly work environment. Communicates with public via shortwave marine radio. Communicates with the public crossing the bridge to provide directions or instructions to their activity on the bridge. Communicates essential operational information to oncoming bridgetender during shift turnover. Observes vehicular and pedestrian traffic to ensure their safety. Reports all problems/issues with bridge and/or bridge house verbally to bridge supervisor/bridge mechanic and records on a daily report. 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 light to medium work that involves observing, sitting, climbing, walking, standing, stooping, jumping, stretching, or lifting some 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 Manages Complexity Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Gathers basic information to understand a problem and find a solution. Seeks to understand and apply systematic problem-solving methods; distinguishes symptoms from underlying problems. 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. Identifies what needs to be done and acts quickly. Shows optimism and enthusiasm that affects others positively. Works independently but knows when to ask for help. 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. 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.