Equipment Operator - 55006188

State of Florida•Midway, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator works at the Florida Department of Transportation’s District Three Midway Operations Center. The position operates small and medium-sized equipment and vehicles, performs routine maintenance and assists with repairs, and carries out bridge and roadway maintenance. Work includes operating a range of equipment after obtaining the required CDL permit or license, maintaining highways and structures, performing temporary traffic control, and overseeing maintenance crews, including Department of Corrections inmates. The incumbent must respond to emergencies when necessary and meet applicable commercial-driver and inmate-supervision requirements.

Requirements

At least one year of experience operating small or medium equipment and vehicles.
Possess a valid Class E driver's license at hire and maintain 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.
Meet the qualifications in Title 49 CFR Part 391.11 and register with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse as required.
Pass mandatory drug screening and a criminal background check for work with or around Department of Corrections inmates.
Obtain and maintain required Department of Corrections training, certification, satisfactory background checks, and other requirements to supervise inmates.
Know mathematical calculations and standard safety rules and procedures.
Be skilled in operating hand and power tools and operating and performing minor maintenance on small or medium equipment and vehicles.
Be able to operate a variety of heavy equipment; read and understand job-related materials; complete reports and forms; and maintain and repair highways, bridges, and other highway structures.
Communicate verbally and in writing, follow oral and written instructions, and develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Be able to lift, carry, and handle up to 50 pounds; frequently stoop, climb, squat, push, pull, crawl, or bend; work outdoors in varied weather, terrain, heights, or high-volume traffic; stand for extended periods; and work independently.
Be readily available while on duty to operate a commercial motor vehicle consistent with the required CDL or routinely perform other CMV safety-sensitive functions.

Responsibilities

Perform minor maintenance and servicing on equipment, including checking and adding fluids, checking and adjusting brakes, and maintaining proper tire pressure.
Clean and wash equipment.
Operate vehicles and small or medium equipment, including dump trucks, front-end loaders, skid-steer loaders, graders, lift equipment, small bulldozers, and asphalt repair trucks, for bridge and roadway maintenance after obtaining the required CDL permit or license.
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 manual labor independently with minimal supervision.
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.