EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55004383 1

Florida Department of Transportation; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Transportation in Lake City is seeking an Equipment Operator for the Bridge Maintenance & Operations unit. The role involves operating and maintaining a variety of heavy and light equipment to support highway and bridge projects, with a biweekly salary range of $1,482.94 to $1,919.10 and the potential for overtime during emergencies.

The role requires a valid Class B CDL with air brakes and at least one year of heavy equipment experience, with weekend/night work

Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL with air brakes required at time of hire.
• Must have one year of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record per policy.

Responsibilities

• Performs minor maintenance and servicing of equipment and assists in repairs.
• Operates vehicles and various small/medium equipment such as dump trucks and graders during bridge and roadway maintenance.
• Uses hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools to maintain bridges and roadways; performs manual labor with minimal supervision.
• Performs tree trimming, carpentry, masonry, painting; assists in highway signs assembly/erection.

Skills

Tool operation

Equipment operation

Heavy equipment

Documentation

Communication

Physical ability

Job description

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Requisition No:884688

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55004383 1

State of Florida Department of Transportation

Job Posting Description

235 / Bridge Maint. & Operations

Open Competitive

Full-Time

Hiring Salary Range: $1,482.94 - $1,919.10 / Biweekly Range

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 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

FDOT D2 Lake City Bridge

710 NW Lake Jeffery Road, Suite 202

Lake City, FL 32055

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. Operates vehicles and a variety of small and medium equipment that may include, but is 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.

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

• Knowledge of mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of standard safety rules and procedures.

Skills in

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

Ability to

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

Other Job-Related Requirements

• Possess a valid Class B CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with air brakes is required at the time of hire.
• To be in compliance with the District Two Loss Prevention Procedure and be aware of reducing personal injury and vehicular accidents.
• Incumbent will at times be required to work during weekends, nights, or holidays due to emergency conditions.
• Due to the nature of this position, incumbent must respond to emergencies. While on-duty status, the position 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 perform other CMV safety-sensitive functions.
• The incumbent of this position is required to work with or around Department of Corrections inmates. Obtain Certification in Maintenance of Traffic – Intermediate Level within one year and maintains.
• This position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications

Possess a valid Class B CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with air brakes is required at the time of hire and one year of experience in the operation of heavy equipment.

This position requires a valid Class B 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.

In order to be eligible for hire into a position requiring a Commercial Driver License (CDL), applicants must register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol (FMCSA) Clearinghouse, as required, for the Department to conduct a pre-employment query. A mandatory drug screening will be performed on the successful applicant.

To be considered for employment, applicants must meet the qualifications outlined in Title 49 CFR Part 391.11.

The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
• State of Florida retirement package
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Tuition waiver for public college courses

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, provide a letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS, or provide other documentation as proof of an exemption.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES.

If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affidavit, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at [phone] for assistance.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) and any other diagnostic information as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.