EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55006906

FDOT; West Palm Beach, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)—Palm Beach District—seeks an Equipment Operator to perform a broad range of vehicle and equipment operations for district maintenance and field support in Palm Beach operations.

The role requires experience with front end loaders, graders, skid steers, and related equipment, plus a valid CDL and ability to meet CDL-related requirements. CAD pay adds ~$2,000 yearly; salary ranges are posted by the district.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of standard safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools.
• Ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment, read and understand manuals, and document work.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles and a range of small/medium equipment including loader, skid steer, grader, lifting equipment, and asphalt repair trucks.
• Perform routine maintenance and servicing of equipment; assist in repairs.
• Support bridge and roadway maintenance; clean and wash equipment.
• Perform Temporary Traffic Control duties as needed.
• Complete crew activity reports and maintain safety records.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Standard safety rules

Hand and power tools

Operate heavy equipment

Job description

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Requisition No:882317

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55006906

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

496/PALM BEACH OPERATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Ackeemia Sinclair

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [e-mail]

ANTICIPATED ANNUAL HIRING SALARY: $45,259.54 (without CDL) $47,537.62 (with CDL) (Includes Competitive Area Differential)

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 - District Four/Director of Operations/District Maintenance/West Palm Maintenance/Field Support

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:

District Four | Palm Beach Operations 7900 Forest Hill Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33413

Annual Salary Range:

$ 38,567.34 - $49,910.67

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,976.00 will be added to the annual salary.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Operates vehicles and a variety of small and medium equipment that may include, but not limited to; 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 fluid, checks/adjusts brakes, maintains proper air pressure in all tires, etc. Cleans and washes equipment.

Uses a variety of hand, pneumatic, and electric 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/orassistsin the assembly and erection of highway signs.

Performs Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic).Assistswith 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

Skilled 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 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 andmaintains.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires one year of experience operating small/medium equipment and vehicles. Possess a valid C lass "E" driver’s license and obtain a Class "B" CDL Instructional Permit within 60 days of appointment to position and obtain a valid Class "B" CDL with air brakes within 10 months of appointment to the position.

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’s 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.

Applicants hired for this position with a Class E license will be required to obtain a Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) within 60 days of appointment, attend CDL training and successfully pass the CDL licensing test and obtain a CDL Class B license with air brakes within 10 months after appointment to the position. Once the CLP is obtained, candidates must register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse, as required, for the Department to conduct a query. Upon hire, this position also requires the applicant to have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy. The costs of the initial CDL training and initial testing will be paid by the Department, subject to available funding. An employee will be given three chances to pass the license requirements. The employee will be responsible for paying for the