Senior Equipment Operator – CDL‑A / Road Maintenance Lead

FDOT; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental, vision and supplemental ins.

State retirement package

10 paid holidays a year

Generous vacation and sick leave

Tuition waiver for public college

Job summary

Florida Department of Transportation in Tampa is seeking a Senior Equipment Operator to maintain state roadway systems. You will operate large equipment, perform routine maintenance, and oversee a crew performing maintenance activities.

A Class B CDL with air brakes is required, with a CDL A instructional permit within 60 days and license within 10 months. The department offers a competitive total compensation package including health, life, and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires two years of experience operating small/medium equipment and vehicles.
• Must hold a Class B CDL with air brakes at time of hire; obtain Class A instructional permit within 60 days.
• Ability to read and follow job-related materials and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as road graders, sewer cleaner, and hydraulic excavators for maintenance.
• Perform routine maintenance and servicing on equipment and maintain daily crew activity records.
• Coordinate and direct maintenance activities of the assigned crew; oversee materials and workloads.
• Perform temporary traffic control and rough carpentry or masonry as needed.
• Train crew members in heavy equipment operation and safety procedures.

Skills

Hand and power tools

Large equipment maintenance

Job-related reports

Verbal and written communication

Tools

CDL Class B with air brakes

CDL Class A Instructional Permit

Job description

Florida Department of Transportation in Tampa is seeking a Senior Equipment Operator to maintain state roadway systems. You will operate large equipment, perform routine maintenance, and oversee a crew performing maintenance activities.

A Class B CDL with air brakes is required, with a CDL A instructional permit within 60 days and license within 10 months. The department offers a competitive total compensation package including health, life, and retirement benefits.