EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55004565

State of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life Insurance

Dental and Vision

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

State of Florida Department of Transportation is seeking an Equipment Operator in Florida to operate a range of vehicles and equipment for bridge and roadway maintenance. You will perform routine maintenance, checks, and assist with repairs as needed, under supervision.

Must hold a valid Class B CDL with air brakes and be on-call for emergencies. The role requires physical endurance and ability to work outdoors in varied conditions, with a comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of mathematical calculations.
• Skilled with hand and power tools.
• Ability to operate and perform minor maintenance on small/medium equipment and vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles and a variety of equipment for bridge and roadway maintenance.
• Perform routine maintenance, check fluids, brakes, tires, and wash equipment.
• Assist with repairs and minor servicing of equipment and tools.
• Perform Temporary Traffic Control and assist with crew activity reports.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Hand and power tools

Operate and maintain equipment

Job description

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Requisition No:879968

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55004565

State of Florida Department of Transportation

Job Posting Description

Open Competitive

Full-Time

Contact Phone Number: 352-381-4300

Contact Email Address: [e-mail]

Hiring Salary Range: $1,752.37/Biweekly $45,561.62/Annual 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:

5301 NE 39 Avenue

Your Specific Responsibilities:

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; 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.

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.
• Ability to stand for an extended period of time.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• This position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations. Due to the nature of this position, the incumbent must respond to emergencies and be “on‑call” (24-hour duty) when necessary.
• A valid Class “B” CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with air brakes is required at time of hire. 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires one year of experience operating small/medium equipment and vehicles. Possess a valid Class “B” CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with air brakes is required at time of hire.

This position requires a valid Class “B” CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with air brakes, 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. Click here to register for the Clearinghouse. 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, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

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 received 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. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affiliation Plan, 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 (850) 414‑5300 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 reference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post‑** ??**

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.