SENIOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55003479

State of Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida Department of Transportation in Orlando seeks a Senior Equipment Operator to operate road graders, sewer cleaner and hydraulic excavators in bridge and roadway maintenance. Requires a Class A CDL Instructional Permit and may obtain Class A CDL within 10 months.

Base annual salary range is $44,206.62–$57,208.56, with a bi-weekly anticipated salary of $2,002.02. The role involves hands-on equipment operation, routine maintenance, and coordination with the crew to ensure safe,

Qualifications

• Requires two years of experience operating small/medium equipment and vehicles.
• Must possess a valid Class “A” CDL Instructional Permit and obtain a Class “A” CDL within 10 months of appointment.
• Ability to train others and operate a variety of heavy equipment.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather, environments and traffic conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles and large equipment such as road graders, sewer cleaners and hydraulic excavators in bridge and roadway maintenance.
• Perform minor maintenance and servicing on equipment; check/add fluids, brakes, tire pressure, and clean equipment.
• Coordinate, direct and document maintenance activity of the assigned crew; plan workloads and maintain records.
• Train crew members in operating heavy equipment and temporary traffic control; assist with crew activity reports.
• Perform temporary traffic control, rough carpentry, masonry and painting as needed.

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Working Title: SENIOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55003479

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $2,002.02 ($52,052.52 / annually)

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:

This position will operate vehicles and a variety of large equipment to include, but not limited to; road graders, sewer cleaner and hydraulic excavators in bridge and roadway maintenance. Performs minor maintenance and servicing work in connection with any type of equipment operated and assists in the repairs of this equipment; check and add fluids, checks/adjusts brakes, maintains proper air pressure in all tires, etc. Cleans and washes equipment.

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 Five

420 W. Landstreet Road

Annual Salary Range:

$44,206.62 - $57,208.56

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Upon receipt of the required CDL Instruction permit or license; operates vehicles and a variety of large equipment to include but not limited to; road graders, sewer cleaner and hydraulic excavators in bridge and roadway maintenance. Performs minor maintenance and servicing work in connection with any type of equipment operated and assists in the repairs of this equipment; check and add fluids, checks/adjusts brakes, maintains proper air pressure in all tires, etc. Cleans and washes equipment.

Coordinates, participates, and directs the maintenance activity of the assigned crew. Assists in selecting materials, supplies, equipment, inspecting, planning workloads, work flows, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with employees. Maintains records of operation. Prepares and maintains daily paperwork such as crew activity reports and daily vehicle check lists.

Performs independent manual labor incidental to job assignments.

Performs Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic).

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

Trains crew members in the operation of heavy equipment and of basic Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic). Assists with crew activity reports as needed.

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

Knowledge of:

• Mathematical calculations.
• Standard safety rules and procedures.
• The procedures, techniques and use of equipment in the maintenance and repair of highways, bridges and/or other highway structures.

Skills in:

• Operating a variety of hand and power tools.
• Operating and performing minor maintenance on large equipment and vehicles.
• Completing job related reports and forms.
• Communicating both verbally and in writing, including following oral/written instructions.

Ability to:

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment.
• Train others.
• Read and understand job related materials.
• 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.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• Due to the nature of this position, the incumbent must respond to emergencies when necessary.
• While on-duty status, the position’s incumbent must be readily available to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) consistent with the type of Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) the incumbent is required to possess or on a routine basis performs other CMV safety-sensitive functions.
• Possess a valid Class “A” CDL Instructional Permit.
• Obtain a valid Class “A” CDL within 10 months of appointment to the position.
• Must obtain certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) – Intermediate Level within one year and maintain it.
• The incumbent of this position is required to work with or around Department of Corrections inmates.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires two years of experience in operating small/medium equipment and vehicles.
• Possess a valid Class “A” CDL Instructional Permit.
• Obtain a valid Class “A