EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55002397

State of Florida•BRADENTON, FL

5d•$45,562 - $59,824•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator works for the Florida Department of Transportation’s District One, District Construction, at the Manatee Operations Center. The position helps maintain roadways by operating small and medium equipment and vehicles, using hand tools, repairing and replacing signs, trimming trees, and performing Temporary Traffic Control in work zones and road closures. The role also performs manual maintenance work on bridges and roadways and assists with equipment repairs. The employee must obtain a Class B CDL instructional permit within 60 days of appointment and a Class B CDL with air brakes within 10 months. The position requires Intermediate-level Temporary Traffic Control certification within one year. The incumbent may be required to respond to emergencies on short notice, serve on 24-hour on-call duty, join the Transportation Emergency Management Team, and work with or around Department of Corrections inmates. The position is based at the Manatee Operations Center in Bradenton, Florida.

Requirements

At least one year of experience operating small or medium equipment and vehicles.
A valid Class E driver's license at the time of hire and an acceptable driving record under the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements 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 for pre-employment and subsequent queries.
Knowledge of mathematical calculations and standard safety rules and procedures.
Skill operating hand and power tools and operating and performing minor maintenance on small or medium equipment and vehicles.
Ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment; read and understand job-related materials; complete reports and forms; maintain and repair highways, bridges, and other highway structures; communicate verbally and in writing; follow oral and written instructions; develop and maintain effective working relationships; and work independently.
Ability 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; and stand for extended periods.
Be readily available while on duty to operate a commercial motor vehicle or perform other CMV safety-sensitive functions.
Be able to respond to emergencies within a very short timeframe and work with or around Department of Corrections inmates.

Responsibilities

Perform minor maintenance and servicing on equipment, including checking and adding fluids, checking or adjusting brakes, maintaining tire pressure, and cleaning and washing 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, while performing bridge and roadway maintenance.
Use hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools to maintain bridges and roadways.
Perform independent manual labor incidental to job assignments.
Trim trees and perform rough carpentry, masonry, painting, and assistance with the assembly and erection of highway signs.
Perform Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) in work zones and road closures.
Assist with crew activity reports as needed.
Respond to emergencies and serve on call when necessary, including serving on the Transportation Emergency Management Team.