HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II - 55007311

State of Florida; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida Department of Transportation in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Highway Maintenance Technician II to support roadway repairs and bridge maintenance. The role involves operating heavy equipment, training crew members, and performing manual labor including traffic control, carpentry, masonry, and painting.

The incumbent will lead a maintenance crew, plan tasks, select materials, maintain records, and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Operates various vehicles and heavy equipment for bridge and roadway maintenance, performs minor equipment maintenance, and assists with repairs and cleaning.
• Leads and coordinates the work of a maintenance crew, including planning tasks, selecting materials, maintaining records, and preparing reports.
• Performs manual labor, temporary traffic control, basic carpentry, masonry, painting, and helps install highway signs.
• Trains crew members in equipment operation and traffic control procedures.

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HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II - 55007311

Date: Sep 2, 2026

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Requisition No:882950

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II - 55007311

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

491 / Broward Operations

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

ANTICIPATED ANNUAL HIRING SALARY: Without CDL $43,188.86; With CDL $45,360.12 (Both Include 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:

Highway Maintenance Technician II / District Four/Transportation Operations/District Maintenance /Ft. Laud Maint – Roadway Repair

This position will operate various vehicles and heavy equipment for bridge and roadway maintenance, performs minor equipment maintenance, and assists with repairs and cleaning. Leads and coordinates the work of a maintenance crew, including planning tasks, selecting materials, maintaining records, and preparing reports. Also performs manual labor, temporary traffic control, basic carpentry, masonry, painting, and helps install highway signs. Trains crew members in equipment operation and traffic control procedures.

The Difference You Will Make: