BRIDGE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 55004220

State of Florida•Saint Augustine, FL

2d•$44,882 - $58,082•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

Requirements

Knowledge of bridge and ancillary structures maintenance and repair methods and processes.
Knowledge of mechanical equipment and electrical systems.
Skilled in maintenance and repair work.
Skilled in using tools and equipment in maintenance and repair work.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to work from lift equipment and ladders, climb stairs, and work at heights of 50 feet or greater.
Ability to push, pull, and lift 50 lbs from ground level; ability to crawl and work in confined spaces.
Requires two years of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, highways or bridges, plumbing or electrical or mechanical equipment; or Vocational/technical training in mechanical repair or one of the building trades (720 classroom hours will substitute for each year of the required experience).
A Class E Driver’s license is required at time of hire.
A CDL Class B License Instructional Permit is required within 60 days of appointment to the position and obtain a CDL Class B License with air brakes within 10 months of appointment.
This position requires a valid Class E driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy.
Applicants hired for this position with a Class E license will be required to obtain a Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) within 60 days of appointment, attend CDL training and successfully pass the CDL licensing test and obtain a CDL Class B license with air brakes within 10 months after appointment to the position.
Once the CLP is obtained, candidates must register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse, as required, for the Department to conduct a query.
Upon hire, this position also requires the applicant to have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy.
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.

Nice To Haves

The costs of the initial CDL training and initial testing will be paid by the Department, subject to available funding.
An employee will be given three chances to pass the license requirements.
The employee will be responsible for paying for the initial CLP fee, as well as any additional training and re-test costs, and the CDL fee.
If the employee voluntarily separates from the Department within two (2) years of obtaining their CDL, the employee will be responsible for paying the costs of the initial training and testing.

Responsibilities

Performs routine maintenance, structural repairs, and emergency repairs to bridges and ancillary structures.
Operates lift equipment such as bucket trucks and platform trucks.
Operates and maintains the Under Bridge Inspection Machine.
Performs maintenance inspections, routine maintenance, routine repairs, and emergency repairs to mechanical equipment and electrical systems.
Plans and organizes work needs for maintenance and repair of bridges and ancillary structures.
Directs and trains assistants in the performance of routine maintenance and repairs of bridges and ancillary structures.
Performs operational maintenance and periodic preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.