EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 55003381

State of Florida•TAMPA, FL

9d•$38,523 - $50,623•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator performs minor maintenance and servicing of equipment used for construction and roadway maintenance, including checking and adding fluids, adjusting brakes, maintaining tire pressure, cleaning equipment, and assisting with repairs. After obtaining the required instructional CDL permit or license, the operator operates vehicles and various small and medium equipment while performing bridge and roadway maintenance, and oversees crews performing maintenance activities. The position uses hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools to maintain bridges and roadways, and performs independent manual labor with minimal supervision. Work may include tree trimming, rough carpentry, masonry, painting, highway sign assembly and erection, and Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic). The incumbent may assist with crew activity reports. The position is based at the Florida Department of Transportation’s Tampa Operations Center. The incumbent must respond to emergencies and be on call for 24-hour duty when necessary, obtain required CDL and traffic-control certifications on specified timelines, and work with or around Department of Corrections inmates.

Requirements

At least one year of experience operating small or medium equipment and vehicles.
Valid Class E driver's license at time of hire, with 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.
Meet the qualifications outlined in Title 49 CFR Part 391.11.
Knowledge of mathematical calculations and standard safety rules and procedures.
Skill in operating hand and power tools and operating and performing minor maintenance on small and 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 with others.
Ability to lift, carry, and handle up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stoop, climb, squat, push, pull, crawl, or bend frequently.
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, on varied terrain and at various heights, or in high-volume traffic.
Ability to work independently and stand for extended periods.
Obtain Intermediate Level Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) certification within one year and maintain it.
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.
Work with or around Department of Corrections inmates.

Responsibilities

Perform minor maintenance and servicing of equipment, including checking and adding fluids, checking and adjusting brakes, maintaining proper tire pressure, and cleaning and washing equipment.
Assist with repairs of equipment.
After obtaining the required instructional CDL permit or license, 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.
Oversee crews performing maintenance activities.
Use hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools to maintain bridges and roadways.
Perform manual labor incidental to job assignments 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 and be available for on-call 24-hour duty when necessary.