SENIOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55003513

Florida; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental coverage

Sick leave & vacation

Job summary

Florida Department of Transportation is seeking a Senior Equipment Operator for the Brooksville Operations Center. The role involves maintaining state roadway systems with responsibility for operating a range of heavy equipment and leading a crew, under safety and CDL requirements.

The posting emphasizes on-site work at the Brooksville location and a comprehensive benefits package. Salay range reflects biweekly and annual figures; anticipated annual salary provides an estimate within the

Qualifications

• Requires two years of experience operating small/medium equipment and vehicles.
• A valid Class A CDL is required at time of hire.
• In-depth knowledge of highway/bridge maintenance equipment and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles and large equipment including road graders, sewer cleaners, and hydraulic excavators.
• Direct and coordinate maintenance activities of the assigned crew; plan workloads and time utilization.
• Maintain records and daily paperwork such as crew activity reports and vehicle check lists.
• Perform temporary traffic control and assist with maintenance of traffic.
• Train crew members in heavy equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety and CDL requirements and respond to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Math calculations

Safety rules

Maintenance procedures

Job description

Requisition No: 883977

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: SENIOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55003513

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55003513

Salary: $44,206.62 - $57,208.56

Posting Closing Date: 09/25/2026

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

798 / BROOKSVILLE OPERATIONS CENTER

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Debbie Summerall

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: [phone]

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [e-mail]

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,700.25 - $2,200.33 Biweekly / $44,206.62 - $57,208.56 Annual

ANTICIPATED ANNUAL SALARY: $49,573.94

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:

Senior Equipment Operator / Brooksville Operations Center

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

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

Brooksville Operations Center

16411 Spring Hill Dr

Brooksville, 34604

Your Specific Responsibilities:

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

Skilled 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 and be “on-call” (24-hour duty) 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. A valid Class "A" CDL is required at time hire. The incumbent of this position is required to work with or around Department of Corrections inmates. Must obtain certification in Maintenance of Traffic - Intermediate Level within one year and maintain it.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires two years of experience in operating small/medium equipment and vehicles. A valid Class "A" CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) is required at time of hire.

This position requires a valid Class A driver’s 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.

A mandatory drug screening will be performed on the successful applicant.

In order to be eligible for hire into a position requiring a Commercial Driver License (CDL), applicants must register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol (FMCSA) Clearinghouse, as required, for the Department to conduct a pre-employment query.

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
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• A variety of training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

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 EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affinity Section 110.112 Florida Statutes (the “Statute”) and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Approval Program (the “IDAP”), The Program is designed to facilitate the recruitment, selection, placement and retention of qualified persons with disabilities in employment. The IDAP’s primary objectives are to provide agency-level assistance, ..., etc. The Applicant must complete and submit the required documentation, and upon approval, they will be monitored to ensure compliance with the policy parameters. Failure to comply may result in removal from employment or denial of future opportunities. The Program is administered by the Office of Workforce Development and is subject to periodic review to assess outcomes, effectiveness, and alignment with FDOT's strategic goals. All participants will be eligible for an annual review and may have their participation status altered in response to performance, requalification, or changes in eligibility criteria.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

THE STATE OF FLORIDA supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.