Highway Maintenance Technician Coordinator

Southern Arkansas University; Oviedo (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Highway Maintenance Technician Coordinator to oversee maintenance activities related to chemical herbicide programs and highway signs. This role involves direct coordination of maintenance crews, ensuring safety, and training team members. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• One year of infrastructure maintenance/construction experience substitutes for diploma.
• Possess a valid Class E driver’s license; obtain a Class B CDL within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance activities for chemical herbicide program and highway sign assembly.
• Operate vehicles and equipment upon obtaining necessary CDL permits.
• Motivate and evaluate crew members; train in Temporary Traffic Control.

Skills

Communication

Record-keeping

Crew Leadership

Safety Rules

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

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Highway Maintenance Technician Coordinator

DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION IN HANDSHAKE!!!!

This position will coordinate, participate, and direct maintenance activities related to the chemical herbicide program and the assembly and erection of highway signs as needed.

The Difference You Will Make:

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

How You Will Grow:

FDOT encourages growth through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Our learning management system offers hundreds of computer-based and instructor-led courses.

Where You Will Work:

District Five Department of Transportation Oviedo Operations, 2400 Camp Road, Oviedo, Florida, 32765

Annual Salary Range:

$39,976.59 - $51,734.41

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, participate, and direct maintenance activities for the chemical herbicide program and highway sign assembly/erection.
• Assist in selecting materials, supplies, and equipment, inspect work, plan workloads, and maintain records.
• Operate vehicles and equipment upon obtaining the necessary CDL permits; perform maintenance and inspections.
• Perform manual highway maintenance using various tools.
• Motivate and evaluate crew members; communicate regularly; train in Temporary Traffic Control.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of: safety rules, highway maintenance techniques, crew leadership principles.
• Skills in: operating hand/power tools, maintaining equipment, record-keeping, communication.
• Ability to: train others, understand job materials, develop relationships, lift up to 50 lbs., work outdoors in various conditions, work independently.

Other Requirements:

• Respond to emergencies, be “on-call” as needed.
• Possess a valid Class “E” driver’s license; obtain a Class “B” CDL within 60 days; maintain certification in Temporary Traffic Control.
• Work with or around Department of Corrections inmates; herbicide applicators must be licensed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; one year of infrastructure maintenance/construction experience substitutes for diploma.
• Class E driver’s license at hire; CDL Class B permit within 60 days; license with air brakes and tanker endorsement within 10 months.