
Posting number: 1414662
Department: Transp Ops Bus Maint Copans
Job classification: SKILLED TRADES SUPERVISOR
Posting type: External
Categories: Transportation, Transit
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.**
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.
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 $10.90 – Family $80.79
Includes County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,000 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 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
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
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 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.
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies©.
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward 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.
County-wide Emergency ResponsibilitiesNote: 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 ResponsibilitiesAll 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.

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Headquarters
115 S. Andrews Ave., Room 421
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Company Size
5,500 - 6,500 employees