HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I - 55010370

Florida Department of Transportation; Bartow, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employer paid)

Life insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Florida Department of Transportation, District 1/Bartow Operations Center, seeks a Highway Maintenance Technician I to perform roadway maintenance and repairs on state roads in Polk County, including pothole filling, shoulder work, tree trimming, and emergency response.

This role supports safety and functionality of Florida’s transportation system with hands-on fieldwork. The position offers a stable career within OneFDOT, with opportunities for training and advancement.

Qualifications

• Class E driver's license required.
• Background check required; may supervise inmates and complete training certifications.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair highways and bridges on state roads in Polk County.
• Perform pothole repairs, shoulder work, tree trimming, and sidewalk upkeep.
• Respond to emergencies and operate a vehicle between work sites.
• Perform temporary traffic control and routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Reading & reporting

Vehicle maintenance

Physical endurance

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Electrical tools

Tools

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Electrical tools

Job description

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HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I - 55010370

Date: Sep 11, 2026

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Requisition No:883501

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I - 55010370

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

190 / Bartow Operations Center

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 863-519-4329

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [e-mail]

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $ 1,593.86/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 Work You Will Do:

Highway Maintenance Technician I

District One/District Maintenance/Bartow Operations Center

This position will perform a variety of roadway maintenance activities on state roads throughout Polk County, including pothole repairs, shoulder work, tree trimming, sidewalk repairs, emergency response, etc. The Highway Maintenance Technician I supports the safety and functionality of Florida’s transportation system through hands‑on fieldwork and dependable service.

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 1/Bartow Operations Center

2740 State Road 60 W, Bartow, FL 33830

Annual Salary Range:

$32,122.03 - $41,569.68

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Uses a variety of hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools to maintain bridges and roadways.

Performs independent manual labor incidental to job assignments at an intermediate level of complexity with minimal supervision. Operates a motor vehicle to travel to and from work sites.

Performs pre‑trip inspection/minor maintenance on vehicles/equipment. Cleans and washes equipment.

Performs rough carpentry, masonry, painting and/or assist in the assembly and erection of highway signs.

Performs Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic)

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to:

• 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.
• Stand for an extended period of time.
• Perform minor maintenance on vehicles; operate motor vehicles and other mechanical equipment.

Other Job‑Related Requirements:

Due to the nature of this position, the incumbent must respond to emergencies. The incumbent of this position is required to work with or around Department of Corrections inmates. The incumbent must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check to work with or around Department of Corrections inmates. The incumbent must also be trained and must maintain training certification from the Department of Corrections to supervise inmates. Obtain certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) – Intermediate Level within one year and maintain it. Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team (TEMT). This position requires a Class E driver’s license.

Minimum Qualifications:

Class E driver’s license is required.

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 license confirmed.

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 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