Equipment Operator: CDL and Roadway Maintenance

Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Tuition waiver

Job summary

The Florida Department of Transportation is seeking an Equipment Operator for the Midway Operations Center in District Three. The role operates small and medium equipment, performs maintenance and assists with repairs.

Requirements include a valid Class E license with CDL Instructional Permit within 60 days and CDL with air brakes within 10 months; ability to work outdoors in varying conditions; lift up to 50 pounds; and readiness to supervise inmate crews.

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” permit is required within 60 days; CDL with air brakes within 10 months.

Responsibilities

• Performs minor maintenance and servicing on equipment and assists in repairs.
• Operates vehicles and a variety of small/medium equipment after obtaining Instructional CDL permit or license.
• Oversees inmate crews and supervises maintenance activities.
• Performs maintenance of bridges and roadways and uses hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Vehicle maintenance

Reading/writing reports

Communication skills

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Tools

Dump truck

Front end loader

Skid steer loader

Grader

Air brakes equipment

Job description

The Florida Department of Transportation is seeking an Equipment Operator for the Midway Operations Center in District Three. The role operates small and medium equipment, performs maintenance and assists with repairs.

Requirements include a valid Class E license with CDL Instructional Permit within 60 days and CDL with air brakes within 10 months; ability to work outdoors in varying conditions; lift up to 50 pounds; and readiness to supervise inmate crews.