EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55003351

State of Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida Department of Transportation in Tampa is seeking an Equipment Operator at the 55003351 position to maintain the state roadway system. You will operate a range of equipment, perform basic maintenance, and support crew activities at the Tampa Operations Center.

The role requires a valid CDL-related permit or license, physical endurance, and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions. It offers full-time hours and competitive pay with CAD adjustments.

Qualifications

• Requires one year of experience operating small/medium equipment and vehicles.
• A Class E driver's license is required at time of hire.
• CDL Instructional Permit within 60 days and CDL with air brakes within 10 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintains state roadway system and operates a variety of equipment such as dump trucks and loaders.
• Oversees crews performing maintenance activities and assists with repairs.
• Performs Temporary Traffic Control and documents activities as needed.

Skills

Mathematics

Safety rules

Operating tools

Vehicle operation

Education

None

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Requisition No: 882188

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55003351

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55003351

Salary: $38,555.73 - $49,895.65

Posting Closing Date: 09/15/2026

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Job Posting Description

796 / Tampa Operations Center

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Lajada Wilson

Contact person phone number: 813-612-3255

Contact email address: [e-mail]

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,482.91 - $1,919.06 / biweekly range

$38,555.73 - $49,895.65 / annual range

ANTICIPATED BIWEEKLY SALARY: $1,581.69

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $769.60 will be added to the annual salary.

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens, or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The Work You Will Do

Equipment Operator / Tampa Operations Center

This position will be responsible for maintaining our state roadway system.

The Difference You Will Make

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.

How You Will Grow

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

Where You Will Work

Florida Department of Transportation

Tampa Operations Center

2822 Leslie Rd

Tampa, FL 33619

Your Specific Responsibilities

Performs minor maintenance and servicing work in connection with any type of equipment operated and assists in the repairs of this equipment; checks and adds fluids, checks/adjusts brakes, maintains proper air pressure in all tires, etc. Cleans and washes equipment. After obtaining the required Instructional CDL permit or license, operates vehicles and a variety of small and medium equipment that may include, but not limited to; dump truck, front end loader, skid steer loader, grader, lift equipment, small bulldozer and asphalt repair truck while performing bridge and roadway maintenance; Oversees crews performing maintenance activities.

Uses a variety of hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools to maintain bridges and roadways. Performs independent manual labor incidental to job assignments with minimal supervision.

Performs tree trimming, rough carpentry, masonry, painting and/or assists in the assembly and erection of highway signs.

Performs Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic). Assists with crew activity reports as needed.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge Of

• Mathematical calculations.
• Standard safety rules and procedures.

Skills In

• Operating a variety of hand and power tools.
• Operating and performing minor maintenance on small/medium equipment and vehicles

Ability To

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment.
• Read and understand job-related materials and fill out reports and forms.
• Maintain and repair highways, bridges and/or other highway structures.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing, including following oral/written instructions.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Lift, carry, and handle up to 50 pounds.
• Stoop, climb, squat, push, pull, crawl or bend on a frequent basis.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions on various terrains and at various heights or in high volume traffic.
• Work independently.
• Stand for an extended period of time.

Other Job-Related Requirements

Due to the nature of this position, the incumbent must respond to emergencies and be “on-call” (24-hour duty) when necessary. While on-duty status, the positions incumbent must be readily available to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV), consistent with the type of Commercial Driver's License (CDL) the incumbent is required to possess, or on a routine basis performs other CMV safety-sensitive functions. Obtains certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) - Intermediate Level within one year and maintains. The incumbent of this position is required to work with or around Department of Corrections inmates. Possess a valid Class "E" driver’s license and obtain a Class "B" CDL Instructional Permit within 60 days of appointment to the position and obtain a valid Class "B" CDL with air brakes within 10 months of appointment to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires one year of experience operating small/medium equipment and vehicles. A Class E driver's license is required at time of hire. A CDL Class B License Instructional Permit is required within 60 days of appointment to the position and obtain a CDL Class B license with air brakes within 10 months of appointment.

Requirements

This position requires a valid Class E driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:

• three (3) or more moving violations in the past three (3) years that accumulate three (3) or more points per violation;
• any two (2) convictions of reckless driving in the past three (3) years;
• a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past three (3) years; and
• a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction, in the past four (4) years.

Your driving record will be reviewed and the status of your driver license confirmed.

A mandatory drug screening will be performed on the successful applicant.

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