HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II - 55003345

Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Transportation in Tampa, FL is seeking a Highway Maintenance Technician II to maintain the state roadway system at the Tampa Operations Center. The role requires operating a range of vehicles, performing inspections, and conducting general maintenance tasks to support safety and mobility.

The position offers an anticipated salary range of $36,030 to $46,627 per year plus a competitive area differential of $561.60 annually, with biweekly pay in a state government setting.

Qualifications

• Operates a variety of vehicles and mechanized equipment to include backhoe, tractors with attachments, crew cabs, and dump truck.
• Performs pre-trip inspection/minor maintenance on vehicles/equipment.
• Cleans and washes equipment and maintains bridges/roadways with tools.
• Performs manual labor with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of vehicles and mechanized equipment including backhoe and dump truck.
• Perform pre-trip inspection and routine maintenance on vehicles/equipment being operated.
• Clean and wash equipment; maintain bridges and roadways with hand, pneumatic and electrical tools.
• Perform independent manual labor with minimal supervision at intermediate complexity.
• Assist in rough carpentry, masonry, painting, and assembly of highway signs.
• Perform Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic).

Skills

Vehicle operation

Manual labor

Safety compliance

Bridge/roadway maintenance

Education

CDL Instruction permit or license

Tools

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

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HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II - 55003345

Date: Oct 12, 2026

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website .

Requisition No:885326

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II - 55003345

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

796 / TAMPA OPERATIONS

ANTICIPATED VACANCY

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: TIFFANY LAWRENCE

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: [phone]

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [e-mail]

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,385.78 - $1,793.36 / biweekly range

$36,030.25 - $46,627.38 / annual range

ANTICIPATED BIWEEKLY SALARY: $1,505.87

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $561.60 will be added to the annual salary.

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 II / Tampa Operations Center

This position will be responsible for maintaining our state roadway system.

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:

Florida Department of Transportation

Tampa Operations Center

Tampa, FL 33619

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Upon receipt of the required CDL Instructional permit or license; Operates a variety of vehicles and mechanized equipment to include backhoe, tractors with attachments, crew cabs, and dump truck. Performs pre-trip inspection/minor maintenance on vehicles/equipment that they are operating. 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 at an intermediate level of complexity with minimal supervision. Performs rough carpentry, masonry, painting and/or assist in the assembly and erection of highway signs. Performs Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic). Performs other duties as assigned.