EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55006188

State of Florida•Midway, FL

5d•$38,523 - $49,853•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator works for the Florida Department of Transportation at the Midway Operations Center in District Three. The role operates small and medium-sized equipment, performs maintenance and assists with equipment repairs, and carries out bridge and roadway maintenance. The operator may oversee maintenance crews, including Department of Corrections inmate crews, and performs manual labor and related maintenance tasks with minimal supervision. The position requires emergency response when necessary, work around inmates, and compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety requirements.

Requirements

One year of experience operating small or medium equipment and vehicles.
Valid Class E driver's license at the time of hire and an acceptable driving record under the Department's policy.
Obtain a Class B CDL instructional permit within 60 days of appointment and a Class B CDL with air brakes within 10 months of appointment.
Obtain and maintain Intermediate-Level Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) certification within one year.
Knowledge of mathematical calculations and standard safety rules and procedures.
Skill operating a variety of hand and power tools.
Skill operating and performing minor maintenance on small or medium equipment and vehicles.
Ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment.
Ability to read and understand job-related materials and complete reports and forms.
Ability to maintain and repair highways, bridges, and other highway structures.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to lift, carry, and handle up to 50 pounds.
Ability to frequently stoop, climb, squat, push, pull, crawl, or bend.
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, terrains, and heights, including in high-volume traffic.
Ability to work independently and stand for extended periods.
Meet the qualifications outlined in Title 49 CFR Part 391.11 and register with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse as required.
Pass a mandatory drug screening and a satisfactory criminal background check for work with or around Department of Corrections inmates.
Obtain and maintain any Department of Corrections training, certification, background-check clearance, and other requirements necessary to supervise inmates.

Responsibilities

Perform minor maintenance and servicing on equipment, including checking and adding fluids, checking and adjusting brakes, maintaining tire pressure, and cleaning and washing equipment.
After obtaining the required CDL permit or license, operate vehicles and small or medium equipment such as dump trucks, front-end loaders, skid-steer loaders, graders, lift equipment, small bulldozers, and asphalt repair trucks.
Perform bridge and roadway maintenance and assist with equipment repairs.
Supervise Department of Corrections inmate crews and oversee crews performing maintenance activities.
Use hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools to maintain bridges and roadways.
Perform independent manual labor incidental to job assignments.
Perform tree trimming, rough carpentry, masonry, and painting, and assist with assembling and erecting highway signs.
Perform Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic).
Assist with crew activity reports as needed.
Respond to emergencies when necessary.