Skilled Trades Supervisor (Transportation/Bus Maintenance)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT TO REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Must be able to work varying shifts (days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays) at multiple work locations.

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The Broward County Board of County Commissioners Transportation Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Skilled Trades Supervisor in the Bus Maintenance Section.

Benefits of Broward County Employment

High Deductible Health Plan

• Bi-Weekly Premiums:

Single $10.39 - Family $76.94

Includes County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,400 Annually

Consumer-Driven Health Plan

• Bi-Weekly Premiums:

Single $78.64 - Family $273.13

Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match

Eleven (11) Paid Holidays Each Year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 Weeks Per Year

Up to 40 Hours of Job Basis Leave for Eligible Positions

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K Annually)

Paid Parental Leave

The Skilled Trades Supervisor in the Bus Maintenance Section assigns and coordinates the work of bus maintenance staff performing a variety of journey-level diesel and related transit vehicle maintenance and repair work.

General Description:

The purpose of this class within the organization is to oversee the construction, renovation and maintenance of a skilled tradesman crew. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires four (4) years of journey level experience in diesel or heavy equipment maintenance and repair including one (1) year of lead work/supervisory experience.

Necessary Requirements:

• Ability to work shift work in a 24/7 operation as assigned (days, afternoons, nights, weekends and holidays).

• Ability to report to multiple work locations as needed.

Special Certifications and Licenses Required:

Must obtain a Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Air Brake and Passenger Transport Endorsement within ninety (90) days of employment based on area of assignment.

Preferences:

• OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklift Compliance)
• 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F (608) Federal License for Handling Refrigerants
• 2 or more ASE Certifications (e.g. A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8)
• EPA Section 609 Certification

• Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning (MVAC)

• Broward County Transportation Leadership Program (TLP) Graduate
• 1 or more years Maintenance Management Software experience (Asset Works or comparable)
• 1 or more years  Transit Bus

• Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning

• 1 or more years  Electrical/Electronic Systems; Transit Bus

• Diesel Engines

• 1 or more years  Time & Attendance Software experience (Kronos or comparable)

• 1 or more years  experience in a union environment/union negotiation

• Automotive Technology Certification

• Associate Degree or higher  in a field of study related to area of assignment

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.

Prioritizes staff assignments, plans and implements work projects and methods; determines application procedure and oversees the purchasing of all materials, submits requisition forms and specifications for supplies and materials; determines what new equipment should be purchased as well as what equipment is needed for various projects; performs and oversees equipment maintenance and planning for support of heavy equipment as needed.

Determines if safety hazards exist and implements necessary corrections; inspects buildings and grounds for various needed repairs and maintenance.

Plans, assigns and supervises trades staff, equipment operators and maintenance personnel engaged in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, painting, lawn cutting, natural area maintenance and repair and/or preventive maintenance of equipment and vehicles, etc.; inspects jobs in progress as well as completed jobs and assignments.

Oversees requisition of parts and supplies, checks and orders stock and repair parts; manages heavy equipment fleet; repairs, replaces, diagnoses, and troubleshoots related equipment and machinery.

Consults and assists other agencies within Broward County.

Assumes the duties of superior when needed.

Handles personnel issues regarding attendance, hiring and progressive discipline, payroll functions, various reports, filing, staff meetings, purchase tracking and recording approvals of requests as needed; monitors assigned budget, as applicable.

Inputs data and work logs into computer; communicates with peers and upper management on any maintenance issues; attends relevant meetings.

Performs related work as assigned.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 25 pounds or more (depending on area of assignment)     of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate 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 dust, noise, electrical shocks; heights.

Competencies

• Manages Complexity

Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Quickly determines the most critical data and focuses analysis there; recognizes even subtle symptoms that indicate problems; probes deeply for root causes; uses systematic problem-solving methods. Well.

• Decision Quality

Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.

• Action Oriented

Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Takes immediate, decisive, independent action to resolve issues or problems. Persists as needed. Quickly and consistently identifies and pursues beneficial new opportunities.

• Directs Work

Provides direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done. Asks questions to understand the desired outcomes for the role; confirms accountabilities with others so that work can be done effectively and efficiently; informs stakeholders when there are delays or problems that will affect them.

• Plans and Aligns

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.

• Ensures Accountability

Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others.

• Manages Conflict

Handles conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise. Seeks out a variety of opinions and options; maintains an open mind; takes steps to ensure conflict remains constructive; avoids polarized or unilateral decisions; seeks agreement on critical issues.

• Develops Talent

Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals. shares own experience and expertise with others if asked. Provides constructive feedback and other support for other people's development.

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.